Tottenham are considering different goalkeeping targets in the market, including Burnley’s James Trafford ahead of January.
According to The Sun, Burnley’s James Trafford emerged as a target for Tottenham ahead of January. Ange Postecoglou wants a new keeper after losing Guglielmo Vicario to a serious injury last week, but the Burnley star will be a costly acquisition.
Ange Postecoglu will revisit the Guglielmo Vicario situation and decide whether to bring in a new keeper after the Italian’s ankle injury and subsequent surgery will keep him out of action at least until early March.
Experienced keeper Fraser Forster has stepped in for the Italian, although the keeper depth could be better for the season. Hence, there are links to many new stoppers ahead of the January window, as Angers star Yahia Fofana is a target.
Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson is also a target, as Postecoglou seemingly wants to bring someone who can compete with Forster and then with Vicario in the long term. Hence, the idea of bringing in someone young would make sense from Tottenham’s perspective, as they have also identified Burnley’s James Trafford ahead of January.
Is James Trafford the right target for Tottenham?
Trafford has shown that he is ready for top-flight football, although he had no serious suitors back in the summer. There were reports of many clubs chasing him, including Newcastle United; however, he ended up staying at Burnley to continue playing for the Championship club.
He already had Premier League experience with Burnley last season and could see the move to Tottenham as a good enough opportunity. This could be his chance to stake a claim at the No.1 spot in north London, as initially, he would be targeting Forster’s place between the sticks.
In the long-term future, Postecoglou could have two competitive keepers in Vicario and Trafford to compete for the No.1 spot, and that remains the case in how other top teams operate at the very top. The 22-year-old ace will cost a lot of money, as Burnley is likely to keep him from leaving on the cheap.
