Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur watching
During the UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadio Friuli.
Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario has been consistently mentioned as a target for Inter Milan. Now he has been backed to make a big step up by an Italian goalkeeping legend.
last week, sports witness The claims were covered by Calciomercato, who suggested the Nerazzurri were seeking permission from the club's ownership to make a move for the 29-year-old.
Yann Sommer is set to leave Inter, with his contract expiring in the summer. The Tottenham player is seen as the most viable replacement, having previously impressed at Empoli in Serie A.
Gianluca Pagliuca has advised Vicario against a move to San Siro, as talk of the player grows in Italy.
Inter is seen as the best option for Vicario
Spoke to the Italian goalkeeping legend transfer market About Inter's search for a new stopper.
He believes that even if Tottenham is relegated, it should not harm the player's reputation at all.
Pagliuca said: "He plays in the top league in the world, at a club that was aiming to win the Premier League a few years ago. Last year they won the Europa League, although this year they are almost in danger of relegation."
Vicario, 59, says there could be no better decision than joining Inter in the summer.
“He couldn't have made a better decision. If a team that has just reached the Champions League final calls you, how can you refuse?
“Now he's had a bad season, he hasn't performed that well in his first year, but we've seen the whole team have had problems, they changed coaches, then they were replaced in the Champions League, and whoever replaced him has been disastrous.
Vicario is a 'transfer opportunity'
Pagliuca believes the Spurs player is not the best Italian goalkeeper, but he would be a more than suitable option for Inter.
"Vicario is definitely one of the best Italian goalkeepers. He is not a top player yet, but I think if he really arrives, it will be a choice that goes beyond his nationality.
"Vicario will be picked for his profile and that's all. And it really feels like a transfer opportunity. Vicario is very good between the posts. His weakness is his inability to come off the line."
Tottenham exit could come at the right time
Vicario is now 29 and has endured months of struggle. His current Tottenham contract expires in the summer of 2028, making 2026 the best time to sell him. From 2027 onwards, their value may decline, especially if their performance does not improve.
If Spurs sign a viable replacement, they will not regret selling Vicario. They clearly have a market in Italy and it might be time to take advantage of it.
