As per a report by The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur seem to already have a plan in place when it comes to potentially signing West Bromwich Albion ace Sam Johnstone.

The Lowdown: Tottenham target Baggies ace...

Amid the speculation surrounding Hugo Lloris' future at N17, with the France number one still yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, the Lilywhites could add a new 'keeper to their ranks.

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Despite already signing Pierluigi Gollini on loan with the option to buy, Spurs have been linked with Baggies 'keeper Johnstone as his future at West Brom hangs in the balance.

The Latest: Spurs offer 'pencilled in' for Johnstone...

As per The Sun, Tottenham already have an offer 'pencilled in' for Johnstone if he does leave The Hawthorns next summer, as his contract is set to expire in 2022 as it stands.

West Brom have let the player know that there will be a 'lucrative deal' if he stays in the Midlands as Spurs eye a swoop, with Southampton the only prospective suitors willing to pay a fee in January rather than waiting until he becomes a free agent.

The Verdict: Great option...

Signing the England international for free next summer would certainly come as a great bit of business for Spurs considering his exploits in the Premier League last season.

The 28-year-old was lauded a 'world class' player by Wolves legend Steve Bull to This is Futbol, while former Tottenham manager Glenn Hoddle hailed him as 'outstanding' in a column for The Evening Standard.

It's clear that Nuno Espirito Santo and co could certainly do far worse in the search for a possible heir to Lloris.

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