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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: talkSPORT reporter makes Sam Johnstone transfer claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-talksport-reporter-makes-sam-johnstone-transfer-claim/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-02-10T16:35:08Z"
modified: "2022-02-10T16:35:08Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: talkSPORT reporter makes Sam Johnstone transfer claim

**Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/87970331-tottenham-transfer-news-sam-johnstone-is-definitely-on-spurs-target-list), journalist Alex Crook of talkSPORT has made a Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim involving West Bromwich Albion keeper Sam Johnstone.**

### The Lowdown: Paratici eyeing free deals…

Over the last few months, Spurs and transfer chief Fabio Paratici have set their sights on a few free agents as the Lilywhites managing director eyes ‘[quality players at zero cost](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-made-offer-signing/)‘.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-news-copy/)

The likes of [Franck Kessie](https://www.milanlive.it/2022/02/09/kessie-indiscrezione-futuro-accordo-vicino/) and [Jesse Lingard](https://thisisfutbol.com/2022/02/blogs/premier-league/tottenham-hotspur/tottenham-hotspur-fabrizio-romano-discusses-possible-bid-for-jesse-lingard-in-the-summer/) have recently been linked with a move to north London whilst Baggies ace Johnstone is a name who has been [on the radar for a while.](https://talksport.com/football/1011084/sam-johnstone-tottenham-premier-league-transfers-west-ham-newcastle-southampton/)

His current deal is set to expire in 2022 as Spurs reportedly eye a move to sign him this summer.

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### The Latest: Crook makes Spurs claim…

Speaking to [GMS](https://www.givemesport.com/87970331-tottenham-transfer-news-sam-johnstone-is-definitely-on-spurs-target-list), Crook explains that Johnstone is ‘definitely’ a summer target for Tottenham and manager Antonio Conte but admits the move could be complicated.

*“He’s definitely on their list,” s*aid the journalist.

*“I think the problem with that is that I think if he was to go, he would want guaranteed first-team football. Obviously, Lloris has just extended his contract, so he’s not going to dislodge him immediately.”*

### The Verdict: Great competition…

While Hugo Lloris looks practically untouchable at the moment, Conte and Spurs will have to start thinking about his eventual successor at Tottenham.

The 35-year-old is nearing the twilight phase of his career and Johnstone could be a ready-made stand-in for future seasons – especially going by his praise in recent times.

Former West Brom boss Sam Allardyce called the 28-year-old ‘[one of the best](https://talksport.com/football/809587/sam-allardyce-west-brom-sam-johnstone-manchester-united-leeds-brighton-transfer/)‘ in his position whilst pundit Paddy Kenny believes he is [‘unreal’](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-could-seal-johnstone-deal-this-week-after-key-reveal-pundit/).

Johnstone’s form over this past year has even earned attention from England boss Gareth Southgate, who subsequently handed the player his first [Three Lions call up last year.](https://www.wba.co.uk/news/southgate-good-opportunity-johnstone)

A fully-fledged international for free certainly wouldn’t be bad business from Spurs’ perspective.

***In other news: £110,000-per-week ‘monster’ eyeing move to England as Spurs make contact! Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-inter-milan-la-tercera-antonio-conte-arturo-vidal-update-latest-thfc-transfer-news/)***