Speaking to GiveMeSport, 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'.
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The likes of Franck Kessie and Jesse Lingard 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.
His current deal is set to expire in 2022 as Spurs reportedly eye a move to sign him this summer.
The Latest: Crook makes Spurs claim...
Speaking to GMS, 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," said 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' in his position whilst pundit Paddy Kenny believes he is 'unreal'.
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.
A fully-fledged international for free certainly wouldn't be bad business from Spurs' perspective.
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