Spurs looking at three different goalkeepers | OneFootball

It was reported earlier this week that Tottenham Hotspur will be looking at a goalkeeper (as well as centre-back, centre-forward, and winger) in this January transfer window, with Guglielmo Vicario still injured for a while, and Fraser Forster clearly not suited to the current style of play.

Spurs looking at multiple different keepers ahead of window

Since then, it has also been reported that Spurs have watched three different goalkeepers in recent weeks - James Trafford of Burnley in the Championship, Anthony Patterson of Sunderland in the Championship, and Alex Remiro of Real Sociedad in La Liga.

In the summer of 2023, Trafford was signed by Burnley for a fee of around £15 million pounds from Manchester City, having played an instrumental role in England's successful Euro U21 campaign that summer, saving a stoppage time penalty in the final. Having never played club football above League One previously, it was not the smoothest transition to the Premier League, but it is clear he has potential.

Just 22-years old, which would be young for an outfield player, never mind goalkeeper, Trafford has been included in England senior team match day squads, and was named in the provisional squad for the European Championships back in the summer.

As for Patterson, he is another exciting young English goalkeeper, who has received many plaudits for his performances for Sunderland in the Championship. At 24, he is a couple of years older than Trafford, but still very young for a goalkeeper. He would not be the first Sunderland developed player to make it in the Premier League, with Jordan Pickford doing the same in recent years.

As for Remiro, the 29-year old is a more experienced keeper, having been Sociedad's number one for a number of years now, and was part of the Spain squad for their successful Euros in the summer, with his solitary cap coming in March of last year.

In terms of contract situations, Trafford and Remiro have existing deals until 2027, whilst Patterson's runs out in 2028. Generally, in terms of money, it doesn't feel outside the realms of possibility for any of these deals to be struck, but will it be possible to sell it to the player? It is a bit like the situation with Rodri at Manchester City, how much can you appeal to a player knowing that once the player in their position is back - they will be on the bench? Particularly for goalkeepers.

Will Spurs be willing to spend on a back up goalkeeper, knowing Vicario will be back - as number one - at some point this season? It's not like bringing in an understudy for Micky van de Ven or Cristian Romero, who have injury records. This is more of an anomaly. Plus, as touched on above - it is different for goalkeepers. You can't play them slightly out of position, or bring them on as a sub like you can an outfielder.