Juventus Step Up Vicario Chase as Tottenham Stopper Nears Italy Switch
Juventus have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with the Serie A giants now in direct talks over a possible deal for the 29-year-old. The move could mark the beginning of the end for Vicario at Spurs, with the shot-stopper said to have long harboured a desire to return home — a wish that now appears within reach. Juventus are said to be pushing for a loan arrangement that would include an option to make the switch permanent next summer.
Speculation over Vicario’s future in north London has been building all summer, and his latest absence has only added fuel to the fire. The Italian was left out of Roberto De Zerbi’s squad entirely during Tottenham’s pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia, and more recently was seen watching from the stands rather than featuring in Spurs’ friendly against Hoffenheim — a sighting that has only strengthened talk of an imminent exit.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Juventus have now turned interest into action, opening direct negotiations with Tottenham. Their pursuit is understood to have picked up pace after an earlier target, Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, fell through over a valuation disagreement. With Juventus in the market for a new number one and Vicario reportedly receptive to a Serie A return, the pieces appear to be falling into place for both sides.
Tottenham, for their part, have already bolstered their goalkeeping options this summer by bringing in experienced Slovakian keeper Martin Dubravka, who is expected to add competition and support for young shot-stopper Antonin Kinsky — a move that only raises further questions about where Vicario stands in De Zerbi’s plans.
Vicario joined Spurs with plenty of expectation and quickly made his mark as a key figure between the sticks, earning plenty of praise during his time in north London. But his position now looks far less secure as the club continues to reshape its squad under its new manager.
De Zerbi has previously indicated that several players made their intentions known to him directly after he took over, explaining that he’d told them he’d support their exit plans if they first helped the club secure its immediate goals. He specifically named Vicario in the same breath as Cristian Romero, who has since sealed his own move to Atletico Madrid, praising Romero’s professionalism throughout despite his desire to leave and stressing that he had no interest in blocking players who’d already been upfront about their wishes — a stance that could now work in Vicario’s favour.
Should Juventus finalise an agreement with Tottenham, Vicario would return to Serie A for an exciting new chapter with one of Italian football’s biggest clubs, while the proposed loan would give Juventus a chance to evaluate him before committing to a permanent deal next summer. For Tottenham, it would mark yet another significant shift under De Zerbi as he continues shaping a squad built to compete at the top level.
With talks reportedly progressing, Spurs fans could soon get clarity on Vicario’s future. Between his absence from pre-season, his stint in the stands, and Juventus’ sudden interest, all signs are pointing toward his time at Tottenham drawing to a close. Should the move go through, it would rank among the summer’s more intriguing goalkeeper transfers — and Juventus will be hoping Vicario proves the final piece of their goalkeeping puzzle.
