Napoli are set to begin talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a potential blockbuster goalkeeper swap involving Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Guglielmo Vicario, according to the latest reports from Italy. The Serie A side are reportedly keen to send Serbian international Milinkovic-Savic to North London, while Spurs are eyeing Vicario in the opposite direction.
Speaking on the matter, Italian journalist Ciro Venerato revealed: “A swap between Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Guglielmo Vicario is being considered. Napoli are ready to open talks with Tottenham.” The development signals a major change between Europe’s two leading clubs as both look to improve their goalkeeping departments ahead of the upcoming season.
Vicario, who arrived at Spurs with high expectations, has struggled to produce consistent performances since moving to the Premier League. The possibility of a return to Italy could offer the 27-year-old the opportunity to restart his career in familiar surroundings. Meanwhile, Milinkovic-Savic, who has not established himself as a regular first-team player at Napoli, could benefit from a new challenge in England’s top flight.
The proposed deal appears to provide benefits for all parties. Napoli will gain a new number one in Vicario, while Tottenham will gain additional depth behind current first-choice keeper Antonin Kinski. With Kinski holding on to his starting spot, the Spurs are looking to bolster their squad with a proven option. The signing of the 29-year-old Serbian international could provide the competition and experience needed to boost Tottenham’s ambitions.
A direct swap would allow Tottenham to strengthen their squad without any significant financial expenditure, which is an attractive prospect when planning the new campaign. For Milinkovic-Savic, the chance to join a Premier League club at the peak of his career represents a significant step forward and an opportunity to prove himself on one of football’s biggest stages.
As talks progress, the football world will be keeping a close eye on whether the two clubs can strike a deal that would reshape their goalkeeping line-ups and add another interesting chapter to the summer transfer window.
Don’t miss a second with the new app where you can watch live timing of MotoGP, Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar and much more: just press – Here (Free for all users)
