‘No-brainer’ – Tottenham fans desperate to learn from David Raya mistake after latest transfer link
Tottenham Hotspur fans are all saying the same thing as fresh James Trafford links emerge amid Guglielmo Vicario uncertainty.
It has since been revealed that Guglielmo Vicario is edging closer to a move to Inter Milan in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Vicario is understood to have given the green light to a contract offer from the Serie A side, who have been keen to secure his signature for some time.
With Inter’s interest now advancing rapidly, a departure this summer is becoming an increasingly realistic possibility, and Tottenham are believed to have already begun identifying potential replacements.
Tottenham consider James Trafford move as Vicario replacement
According to Tom Barclay, it is understood that Tottenham are now weighing up a move for Manchester City’s James Trafford as a Vicario replacement.
The Englishman has impressed this season with the Citizens, leading them to a Carabao Cup win over Spurs’ bitter rivals Arsenal – a tie where he impressed.
Tottenham have been linked with Trafford in the past, with interest dating back to the winter window – but no move materialised.
Spurs fans have now reacted to the possibility of Trafford moving to north London, and many are in support.
One Tottenham fan described it as a straightforward call, saying: “A logical decision by the club, surely not???” Another added: “Absolute no-brainer if we stay up.” One supporter said, “I hope this is true,” while another commented: “Now we are talking.”
Another fan offered a more creative take, stating: “Sir Trafford for Vicario? A sensible courtly errand. The House of Spurs needs less theatre in goal and more clean hands, verily.”
One fan labelled him a “perfect replacement”, adding: “Huge upgrade and gk would be sorted for ages.” Meanwhile, another believes a deal should already have been completed, saying: “‘Weighing up’. Should have been done on 1st January FFS.”
One Tottenham supporter added: “Let us hope we have learnt from our mistake with Raya and we just go and make the deal happen no matter what.” Another concluded, “Just go get him early! Would work well under De Zerbi and will be happy to get regular game time.”
James Trafford’s impact as stats highlight potential Vicario upgrade
There is no doubt that Trafford is a goalkeeper with immense quality, and one who will improve the position should Vicario depart.
We already know that the Manchester City backup is comfortable playing out from the back, and that was once more on display in City’s game against Liverpool in the FA Cup.
In that match, Trafford was outstanding in possession and also showed elite shot-stopping, making five saves, including a penalty.
- Touches – 31
- Minutes played – 90
- Saved penalties – 1
- Saves – 5
- Goals prevented – 1.71
- Accurate passes – 12/14 (86%)
- Accurate long balls – 1/3 (33%)
- Diving saves – 3
- Saves inside box – 4
- Acted as sweeper – 1
- Punches – 1
- Throws – 7
- High claims – 2
- Recoveries – 9
- Clearances – 2
- Aerial duels won – 1/1 (100%)
When Trafford was signed back in the summer, he was expecting to be number one for Man City before Pep Guardiola opted to bring Gianluigi Donnarumma through the door.
Being the backup at the Etihad has not gone down well with the 23-year-old, who voiced his frustrations earlier in the year.
Speaking about his lack of minutes and the possibility of a transfer in the summer, Trafford addressed his situation, saying, “Who knows, it is football. Let us take it a day at a time and try to work as hard as I can and whatever happens, happens.
“I have obviously got a contract, so I do not know what happens next season. I just know that I will take it a day at a time and try to improve.”
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