Tottenham Step Up Trafford Pursuit as Inter Target Vicario
De Zerbi seeks a ball‑playing No. 1 after Vicario’s hernia surgery and uneven season.
Overview
- Reports that surfaced Thursday describe Spurs as pushing to sign Manchester City’s James Trafford, with the 23-year-old open to leaving for regular games.
- Inter Milan continue to view Guglielmo Vicario as their first-choice successor to Yann Sommer, whose deal is set to expire in June, according to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews.
- Fabrizio Romano and others report Vicario is expected to leave Tottenham this summer after talks between his camp and Inter, following March hernia surgery and a stop‑start year.
- Tottenham’s search also includes Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen, a goalkeeper Roberto De Zerbi worked with and values for build‑up play.
- Newcastle United and Aston Villa are tracking Trafford as well, a contest that could raise the price and test Spurs’ promise of a clear No. 1 role.