Juventus have begun laying the groundwork to sign a new first-choice goalkeeper, with Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario emerging as a realistic target for the post-revolution era between the posts in Turin. Tuttosport report that an exploratory contact has already taken place, a first step that confirms the Bianconeri’s interest in the Italy international as they prepare for significant changes in goal. After two seasons in Turin, Michele Di Gregorio appears likely to move on, with admirers in the Premier League ready to tempt him away, while Mattia Perin is also expected to seek a new challenge at the end of the season following a January move that was already very close.
Tottenham’s position
From Tottenham’s side, Vicario is far from untouchable and the financial parameters of a deal look manageable for Juventus. Reports in Italy suggest Spurs could be willing to sell for around 20 million euros, a figure well within Juve’s reach, while the goalkeeper’s current salary of 2.6 million euros net per year would also fit comfortably into the club’s wage structure.
Competition from Serie A rivals
The main threat to Juventus does not come from Tottenham’s demands but from domestic competition. Inter have made contact as they search for a long-term successor to Yann Sommer, and Roma have also been linked, with the Giallorossi potentially ready to cash in on Mile Svilar in the summer and reinvest in a new number one.
Alternative options: Carnesecchi and Alisson
Vicario is not the only name on Juventus’ shortlist. Marco Carnesecchi remains a long-standing target, but Atalanta are standing firm on a valuation of around 35 million euros, a figure significantly higher than the projected cost of Vicario. Another option under consideration is Liverpool’s Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson, whose contract runs until 2027 and who is expected to cede his starting spot to Giorgi Mamardashvili in the near future. In this case, the main concern would be his net salary of around 5 million euros, a level he could likely secure elsewhere, perhaps in Saudi Arabia, after one final season as a deputy at Anfield.
