Hugo Lloris has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur, with La Liga club Real Betis keen on signing him.
Hugo Lloris has fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham Hotspur, and he was expected to move on during the summer transfer window. However, the long-serving veteran did not find any interesting project, and he ended up staying. A report from Fichajes claims that La Liga club Real Betis are now eyeing up a move for him in January.
Lloris has been a quality player for Tottenham over the years. But he has regressed over the past year and is no longer good enough to start for them regularly. His error-prone performances cost Spurs valuable points last season.
Tottenham have already signed his replacement in Guglielmo Vicario. So, the veteran French goalkeeper is unlikely to get any game time between now and the January transfer window. Meanwhile, recent reports have claimed that he might leave Tottenham as a free agent in January.
It makes sense for the 36-year-old to move on, and a move to Real Betis could be ideal for him. If the Spanish club are willing to provide him with first-team assurances, it could be a good move for him.
Lloris is still good enough to play at a high level, and Real Betis could benefit from his experience, winning mentality and leadership qualities. The Frenchman will hope to play as much as possible as he looks to wind down his career strongly. But sitting on the bench at Tottenham will not be ideal for him.
There have been rumours that Spurs could look to terminate his contract so that they can get his wages off their books. Real Betis would certainly relish the opportunity to land him on a free transfer.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops and whether Real Betis can convince the 2018 World Cup winner to accept their project and join the club in January. Meanwhile, Spurs have started the season well, and they are second in the league table. They will look to get back into the Champions League by the end of the season.
