Tottenham Hotspur 'should be at the front of the queue' to sign Jan Oblak this summer, according to pundit Paul Robinson.
The Lowdown: Spurs eyeing Oblak
Tottenham are interested in signing Oblak to replace Hugo Lloris this summer, as the club's existing relationship with Atletico Madrid is potentially giving them an advantage in the race for his signature.
Lloris has been sidelined for the next six - eight weeks with a knee injury, and journalist Dean Jones has claimed it could prove to be 'the beginning of the end', in terms of the Frenchman's future with Spurs.
The Latest: Robinson reacts
Speaking to Football Insider, Robinson raved about the Atletico shot-stopper, as well as his teammate Yannick Carrasco, saying:
“Oblak would be an incredible signing.
“I’ve been an admirer of his for a long time. He is the next level of goalkeeper that Spurs need.
“Oblak has been a big part of Atletico Madrid’s success over the past few years. I’m surprised that his name does not get linked with more Premier League clubs.
“If they could get Oblak and Carrasco that would be even better. There is clearly a strong relationship between the two clubs. If Oblak and Carrasco are available and are keen to come to the Premier League, Spurs should be at the front of the queue.”
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The Verdict: Get it done?
There is no doubt that it is time for Lloris to move on, given that he has made more errors leading to goals than any other player in the Premier League this season, and the Slovenian would be a very good replacement.
Koke hailed the 30-year-old as 'the best goalkeeper in the world' a little under a year ago, and he is enjoying another solid season in La Liga, with the joint-second highest amount of clean sheets in the division.
Given that Oblak's contract does not expire until 2028, it may be difficult to tempt Atletico into a sale, but he would be a real upgrade on Spurs' current goalkeeper, and they should continue to monitor his availability between now and the summer.