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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist makes Samir Handanovic transfer claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-samir-handanovic-transfer-news-latest-gossip-thfc-conte-paratici-galetti-inter-milan/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-06T12:50:26Z"
modified: "2022-01-06T12:50:26Z"
---

# Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist makes Samir Handanovic transfer claim

**Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/rudygaletti/status/1478362028444196865?s=21), journalist Rudy Galetti of Sportitalia TV has made a Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim involving Inter Milan shot stopper Samir Handanovic.**

### The Lowdown: Paratici eyeing new keepers?

Even though it seems as if Tottenham number one Hugo Lloris is likely to pen a [one-year extension at the club,](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1477628941296877575) the future of number two Pierluigi Gollini is up in the air.

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Reports even claim the Lilywhites could decide to cut short his loan spell and send him back to Atalanta despite having the option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of 2021/2022 (L’Eco di Bergamo via [The Spurs Web](https://www.spurs-web.com/spurs-news/report-summer-arrival-could-leave-spurs-this-month-and-head-out-on-further-loan-spell/)).

This comes amid ‘concerns’ those within Tottenham have over Gollini’s fitness as they weigh up making his move a permanent one ([The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3019842/2021/12/21/tottenham-transfer-mailbag-dele-and-doherty-futures-and-the-search-for-a-striker/)), but it appears Spurs may also have their eye on alternative options already.

### The Latest: Galetti makes Handanovic claim…

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/rudygaletti/status/1478362028444196865?s=21), reporter Galetti has shared news on a brand new target for Conte and transfer chief Fabio Paratici as news emerges on Handanovic.

The 37-year-old’s contract at the San Siro expires this year, meaning he is now free to negotiate pre-contract summer moves with overseas clubs.

Tottenham have apparently taken an interest in doing this and Handanovic now ‘could arrive’ in England as a free agent later in 2022.

It is also believed that Conte has personally ‘asked for’ his former keeper as Spurs keep tabs.

### The Verdict: Right call?

Arguably solid for a quick-fix, the [81-cap Slovenia international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/samir-handanovic/profil/spieler/28021) is a player Conte certainly knows well and played regularly during his time at Inter Milan.

Over the last two seasons, Handanovic has been a mainstay in the Nerazzurri starting line up but came under-fire for some of his unreliable performances [near the end of 2021.](https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2021/inter-goalkeeper-handanovic-the-criticism-does-not-affect-me/)

He has, however, stood out with [brilliant performances as well](https://sempreinter.com/2021/09/22/inter-captain-samir-handanovic-praised-for-performance-against-fiorentina-by-italian-media/) since then and his experience working under Conte could be of real benefit to Tottenham.

A seasoned and experienced shot stopper with plenty of time at the top level, he has also been called a ‘[monster’](https://sempreinter.com/2020/04/23/michele-di-gregorio-handanovic-is-a-monster-i-want-to-captain-inter/) by his goalkeeping teammate Michele Di Gregorio, currently on loan at Serie B side Monza.

On a free deal, Handanovic certainly shouldn’t be dismissed as an option should Gollini leave.

***In other news: ‘I’ve been told this morning’…Sky journalist shares ‘breaking’ Spurs transfer news on live TV, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-sky-sports-reporter-confirms-philippe-coutinho-interest/)***