---
title: "Man United and Spurs set for colossal transfer tussle over Premier League ‘keeper"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-united-and-spurs-set-for-colossal-transfer-tussle-over-premier-league-keeper/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jonny Gorrie"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2016-05-23T18:30:23Z"
modified: "2016-05-23T18:30:23Z"
---

# Man United and Spurs set for colossal transfer tussle over Premier League ‘keeper

![pickfordd](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pickfordd.jpg)

**Ironically enough, there’s been hours of debate in the Transfer Tavern between the Tottenham and Manchester United supporters over which side boasts the better goalkeeper over the years.**

We only say its ironic due to recent reports from [ClubCall](https://www.clubcall.com/sunderland/sunderland-starlet-attracting-interest-1811050.html?) that both Premier League giants are ready to commence a seismic transfer battle as the bid to land a potential long-term replacement in the shape of Sunderland stopper Jordan Pickford.

The England under-21 international impressed on loan at Preston North End earlier this season and has been touted for a bright future in the game, leading to [reported](https://www.clubcall.com/sunderland/sunderland-starlet-attracting-interest-1811050.html?) interest.

The Red Devils have seen their star stopper David De Gea [continually](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3594822/Real-Madrid-s-pursuit-David-Gea-summer-long-saga.html) linked with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid, a move that would leave a gaping hole between the posts at Old Trafford.

In the past, Spurs ace Hugo Lloris has been [mooted](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6800447/Hugo-Lloris-is-back-on-Paris-Saint-Germains-wanted-list-and-they-are-willing-to-pay-him-200000-a-week.html) as a potential target for French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

At just 22 years of age, the Black Cats custodian could be a regular for well over a decade, though the Wearside outfit are in a strong bargaining position as thing stand.

He is under contract at the Stadium of Light until 2020, meaning Sam Allardyce is no little rush to sell.

**Will Pickford be England’s Number 1 some day?**