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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist makes ‘legitimate’ Sam Johnstone transfer claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/spurs-transfer-news-west-brom-daily-express-sam-johnstone-latest-update-thfc-rumours/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-04-06T11:10:03Z"
modified: "2022-04-06T11:10:03Z"
---

# Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist makes ‘legitimate’ Sam Johnstone transfer claim

**Journalist Ryan Taylor of The Daily Express has shared news on another free agent that Tottenham Hotspur could sign this summer in West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.**

### The Lowdown: Paratici eyeing free summer deals…

As reported by [The Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10498021/Tottenham-Fabio-Paratici-set-target-upcoming-talents-players-dwindling-contracts.html), Spurs transfer chief Fabio Paratici is eyeing players with ‘dwindling contracts’ for manager Antonio Conte this summer as he weighs moves for low-cost 2022 free agents.

[Tottenham newest updates…](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-newest-updates/)

The likes of Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele have been [repeatedly linked](https://www.footmercato.net/a8236847791952866883-le-barca-na-pas-dit-son-dernier-mot-pour-conserver-ousmane-dembele) already, whilst Juventus forward Paulo Dybala is another player thought to be [on Tottenham’s radar](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/dybala-dispuesto-fichar-barca-13272993).

Meanwhile, [recent links have also come to light](https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/the-insider-rudy-galetti-juventus-eyeing-gabriel-jesus-spurs-want-ex-chelsea-star-origi-deal-done-4410056) concerning another Juve player in Juan Cuadrado, who can be deployed as a [right-wing-back option for Conte](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/juan-cuadrado/profil/spieler/91970).

Sharing news on [Twitter](https://mobile.twitter.com/ryantaylorsport/status/1510966028024569857?s=21&t=-GfYAVH2dK4KPuRXtKDOKw), Taylor has now claimed that Tottenham could sign another free agent in West Brom’s [soon to be out-of-contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sam-johnstone/profil/spieler/110864) ace Johnstone.

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### The Latest: Taylor makes ‘legitimate’ Johnstone transfer claim…

Indeed, the journalist says the Baggies ‘keeper is a ‘[legitimate option for Spurs this summer](https://mobile.twitter.com/ryantaylorsport/status/1510966028024569857?s=21&t=-GfYAVH2dK4KPuRXtKDOKw)‘ on a free as Paratici seemingly sets his sights on another possible zero-cost transfer.

The Englishman has [already admitted](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2022/01/13/west-broms-sam-johnstone-desperate-for-return-to-the-premier-league/) that he is eager to be back playing in the Premier League, with loanee Spurs goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini looking [set to make a return](https://mobile.twitter.com/ryantaylorsport/status/1510966028024569857?s=21&t=-GfYAVH2dK4KPuRXtKDOKw) to his parent club Atalanta.

### The Verdict: Great option…

As Tottenham seem set to return to the market in search for a backup to Hugo Lloris, Johnstone may well be their most shrewd option given his soon-to-be Bosman status.

His performances at The Hawthorns last season prompted [an England call](https://www.wba.co.uk/news/johnstone-drafted-england-squad) courtesy of Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, with pundit and former goalkeeper Paddy Kenny branding the 29-year-old an ‘[unreal](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-could-seal-johnstone-deal-this-week-after-key-reveal-pundit/)‘ shot stopper.

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Johnstone’s addition could seemingly hand Lloris some much-needed competition for the number one spot at Tottenham and keep the Frenchman on his toes.

Taking this into account, a possible move for the 29-year-old looks like a smart one, especially for little financial risk.

***In other news: Tottenham eye agreement ‘in the coming weeks’ as they table offer for exciting midfielder, find out more[here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-make-offer-for-promising-midfielder-leo-black/).***