Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor.
According to a report from Football Insider, they will face competition from Manchester United as well. The 28-year-old would prefer to play in the Premier League in the near future and he could be attracted to the idea of joining Tottenham.
Spurs need a quality backup goalkeeper and Victor could compete with Guglielmo Vicario for the starting spot. Tottenham need an alternative to Fraser Forster, and it will be interesting to see if they can sign the 28-year-old in the coming months.
The 6’5″ goalkeeper has been in impressive form for Botafogo this season and he has kept 22 clean sheets. He has helped them win the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian league. He will look to test himself in another league now and a move to the Premier League could be ideal. The player is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to compete at the highest level.
John Victor keen on a Premier League switch
Tottenham have a talented squad and an ambitious project. They could help him push for trophies in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, the player’s agent has confirmed that the Brazilian goalkeeper has attracted interest from several European clubs, but he would prefer to join the Premier League. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can get the deal across the line.
He said: “There has been interest from clubs in England, Germany, Portugal and elsewhere, but John would prefer to play in the best league in the world – the Premier League.”
Tottenham will be hoping to negotiate a reasonable fee for the 28-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds. Manchester United need goalkeeping depth in the side as well, and they are likely to provide strong competition for his signature.
