Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster is set to become a Tottenham Hotspur player ‘very soon’.
The Lowdown: Forster set to become a free agent
The now 34-year-old first arrived at St Mary’s eight years ago in a £10m move from Celtic, and he has since gone on to make 161 senior appearances for the south coast club.
The shot-stopper’s current contract with the Saints is set to expire at the end of June, making him a free agent for any potential suitors interested.
In the past he has been linked with a move away from Southampton after Premier League duo Chelsea and Arsenal registered interest in him, but it seems as though the Gunners’ north London rivals are now the club who look set to secure his signature over the summer.
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The Latest: Spurs move almost complete
Romano took to Twitter to state that the deal is almost complete and that the Lilywhites are set to make an official announcement imminently.
He stated: “Fraser Forster will be announced as new Tottenham player very soon. Paperworks ready as he's gonna join Spurs on a free transfer, he was considered the best option on the market for a backup GK. First called by @mcgrathmike - deal almost completed.”
The Verdict: Perfect cover for Lloris
With second-choice goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini set to depart N17 and return to parent club Atalanta, Forster could be the perfect backup to Hugo Lloris and would provide some valuable cover for Spurs’ number one.
The 6 foot 7 netminder, who was once hailed an “unbelievable” player by his manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, already has plenty of experience in the Premier League, and in the Scottish Premiership with Celtic, with a total of 199 clean sheets throughout his career.
Antonio Conte is believed to have a new goalkeeper high up on his transfer wish list as he looks to rebuild his squad ahead of the start of next season, and it now looks likely that Forster will be the one to walk through the door at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the coming days.
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