The Times have now shared some transfer news out of Tottenham Hotspur involving free agent target and West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

The Lowdown: Spurs eye Bosman move...

A plethora of reports linking the Lilywhites with a move for the 29-year-old have emerged in recent weeks, and from reliable sources too.

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Sky Sports back that Spurs are set to battle Premier League rivals Manchester United for his signature with Johnstone set to leave the Hawthorns on a free deal.

Other claims, meanwhile, say Tottenham are the favourites to sign him this summer - as backed by football.london correspondent Alasdair Gold recently (via This is Futbol).

Now, sharing an update, it appears The Times have now joined in with Spurs further backed in their pursuit of Johnstone.

The Latest: The Times share Johnstone update...

The big name outlet and their journalist Gary Jacob claim that transfer chief Fabio Paratici and co are indeed the 'frontrunners' to sign West Brom's keeper.

Johnstone has been dropped for the final few matches of 2021/2022 by manager Steve Bruce amid these claims with his exit now looking set in stone.

The Verdict: Driving seat...

As another reliable source backs Tottenham are in pole position to sign Johnstone on a free deal, the keeper's addition will potentially be a solid start to the summer transfer window.

Lauded as an 'unreal' keeper by pundit Paddy Kenny, the 6 foot 3 powerhouse can come as both a solid understudy/eventual heir to captain Hugo Lloris whilst also helping to fill their homegrown quota.

A no-brainer move, Johnston's possible addition will come as a real boost for manager Antonio Conte.

In other news: Conte personally approves 'monster' player move as Tottenham take pre-summer action, find out more here.