Tottenham Hotspur are currently trying to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. Spurs have already seen a bid in the region of £80 million being rejected. And they are expected to return with an improved one.
Reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur might be eager to move quickly in order to avoid any other potential clubs from swooping in and overtaking them in the race to sign Tonali. Arsenal have been linked as well and are believed to be the player’s preferred destination. At the same time, Manchester City are believed to be keeping their eyes on the situation as well.
The Tonali situation is a different matter. For now, it looks like Tottenham have found an agreement with a former Newcastle United player, who will be joining them this summer.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Newcastle United League Cup-winning hero is joining Tottenham
According to Fabrizio Romano, Martin Dubravka to Tottenham Hotspur is ‘here we go’. The deal has been agreed for the former Newcastle United goalkeeper to join Spurs.
Dubravka spent seven years on the books at Newcastle United. He joined the club in 2018 and left last summer. In between that, he spent time on loan at Manchester United as well.
Overall, Dubravka made 179 appearances for Newcastle United. And he will go down as a club hero for playing his part in their League Cup win.
Dubravka played in four of the six games as Newcastle United reached the final. That included both legs against Arsenal in the semi-final. He sat out the grand finale as the Magpies clinched their first major domestic trophy in 70 years.
Will Tonali join Dubravka at Tottenham?
Dubravka did end up leaving the club last summer. He joined Burnley but that proved to be a short spell. The veteran goalkeeper left as a free agent.
He has not stayed without a club for long though. Tottenham are now set to bring in Dubravka as their backup goalkeeper from next season.
Guglielmo Vicario is set to leave Spurs this summer. So, there could be a role for him in the squad, and he could make a few appearances here and there, especially in cup competitions.
Now, it remains to be seen whether Dubravka will be joined by a familiar face at the London club or not. Tonali does look likely to leave this summer.
Whether his destination will be Tottenham or not remains to be seen. To be honest, with Arsenal and Man City also seemingly in the race, he should let it play out.
