Tottenham are considering their options for a possible long-term successor to Guglielmo Vicario ahead of next summer’s transfer window, according to sources speaking to Football Insider.
The Italian goalkeeper has faced growing criticism over his performances this season, although Thomas Frank is understood to still back him as his No.1 for the time being.
Vicario has been guilty of several costly mistakes during the 2025–26 campaign, but Spurs believe the January market would make it difficult to bring in a suitable replacement. As a result, there are no plans to move him on this winter, though a change could be made in the summer if his form does not show sustained improvement.
Despite recent scrutiny, the 29-year-old remains an influential presence in the Tottenham dressing room. However, questions have again been raised over the leadership of the senior players following Sunday’s heavy 3–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
That match saw Vicario involved in another defensive collapse, playing a risky pass to Archie Gray deep in Tottenham’s half. Gray was dispossessed, allowing Callum Hudson-Odoi to score the opening goal. The error added to the frustration among Spurs supporters, with Vicario’s lapses in concentration becoming an increasing source of anger as the season has progressed.
While Frank does have Antonin Kinsky as a backup option, the Czech goalkeeper is not currently viewed as a serious alternative. The 22-year-old featured in six Premier League games last season when Vicario was injured, but since Frank’s arrival he has been relegated to a secondary role and is mainly considered a domestic cup option. Though highly regarded as a prospect, there is still no doubt within the club that Vicario remains first choice.
Despite the criticism, Vicario’s underlying numbers remain strong compared to other Premier League goalkeepers. He is joint-sixth for clean sheets, eighth for save percentage, joint-third for goals prevented, and seventh for saves per 90 minutes, according to FotMob data. His 2.5 goals prevented ranks him among the league’s best, level with Sunderland’s Robin Roefs.
However, with his save rate dipping below 70 per cent and Tottenham managing just one league clean sheet since October, the focus on his performances has intensified.
Frank’s tenure at Spurs has been inconsistent since his summer arrival, and Vicario’s up-and-down form has mirrored the team’s broader struggle to find stability this season.
