John Victor has emerged as a target for Manchester United and Tottenham ahead of January, with the Botafogo keeper impressing in Brazil.
According to Football Insider, Manchester United and Tottenham are vying for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor ahead of January. Either of those Premier League sides is keen on bringing in a new stopper for various reasons, primarily to improve competition, as a Brazilian might be a decent option for their needs.
John Victor has had an impressive time in Brazil with Botafogo, as he’s one of the names on the radars of European clubs. His agent has seemingly suggested there is a big chance ahead of the January window that The 6ft 5in keeper might move to new shores, as Manchester United and Tottenham are those who are interested.
The Botafogo keeper has posted impressive numbers for the Brazilian side, keeping 22 clean sheets in 51 games while conceding only 41 goals. His profile is something that attracts the Premier League duo, as either of those clubs has a need for a new keeper for different reasons.
Beginning with Manchester United, there have been criticisms thrown at Andre Onana for some of his recent performances. There are ambitious links to Mike Maignan and other established stars from different clubs, but there are doubts about whether Ruben Amorim is thinking about replacing the Cameroonian.
Instead, Manchester United are likely to find a solution to Altay Biyandir’s future and bring in a replacement for the Turkish international. Hence, the likes of John Victor might be seen as a secondary choice who could be given the licence to compete with Onana for the No. 1 spot if the conditions suit the idea.
Tottenham interested in John Victor
Tottenham are already looking for a new goalkeeper following the long-term injury to Guglielmo Vicario a while ago. The Italian has undergone ankle surgery that will keep him out for months, as Ange Postecoglou is unlikely to want to rely on Fraser Forster, who, despite his experience, does not suit how Spurs like to play.
Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson is also a target, and now John Victor emerged on their radar. Either of those twqo keepers could suit the idea that Postecoglu has in mind. In any case, should either Manchester United or Tottenham make their interest concrete in the highly-rated Brazilian goalkeeper, then things could move along, and more details about his price could emerge.
