Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris extended his contract last month, keeping the 35-year-old in north London until 2024. Despite the France international staying for another two seasons, Spurs still have their eyes on a long-term replacement.
Marca reports Tottenham has been keeping tabs on Athletic Club and Spain international Unai Simon. The north London club considers him as a possible long-term replacement for Lloris between the goal post.
At only 24-years-old, Simon has almost 100 LaLiga appearances and 20 caps for the Spain national team. If Spurs do indeed decide to pursue for the Spanish goalkeeper, he won’t come cheap as Simon is under contract with Athletic Club until 2025.
The Premier League side is thinking about Lloris’ long-term replacement as this summer they did bring in Pierluigi Gollini on a loan deal from Atalanta. Still, the 27-year-old has only made ten appearances this season, none in league competition.
As a result, it seems as though Gollini might not be the answer for a post-Lloris Spurs, and Tottenham could have their eyes on Simon.
This is wonderful News. Now I can sleep at night.
Lol
Yes, keepers use to come and punch or collect crosses and take out the striker challenging, not now .
If he dares to move off his line and attempt to catch crosses, sign him up.
As I understand it Simon is the current no.1 for Spain.There will be interest in him from proper clubs who are intent on winning silverware so the idea that he would even entertain the idea of coming to us is fantacy.
The most probable target might just be Sam Johnson of WBA as we would be a small upward move for him,before moving to a bigger club.The other good thing he has experience in fighting relegation battles.
Get him in. Hugo Lloris is no longer good enough to be Spurs number 1. I really hope this is true.
If he’s any good, proven at international level, and will improve our first team, then we will do everything in our power to not sign him.
Is Thorstvedt still available?