Tottenham Hotspur are close to signing Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to a long-term deal.
The 21-year-old plays for Czech First League leaders Slavia Prague, where he has kept 12 clean sheets in their 19 league matches.
Sources close to Tottenham have indicated that the Premier League side will pay a fee of more than £10million ($12.4m) including bonuses and add-ons for Kinsky.
The move is expected to be completed later today (Saturday) with Kinsky signing a contract with Spurs until 2030. Kinsky is expected to challenge for the No 1 spot while at Tottenham and is not viewed as a backup.
Spurs lost first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to a right ankle injury in November, with Fraser Forster deputising in the Italian’s absence in their last 10 games.
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou confirmed at a news conference on Friday that Vicario was not expected to return to action until the end of February.
Having previously ruled out signing a free agent goalkeeper to challenge Forster in Vicario’s absence, Postecoglou was also again asked about possible additions in the winter transfer window.
“That is the tricky bit around January. Whether that is Spurs or anyone else, if anyone is looking to supplement in January, usually it is because of some sort of need,” Postecoglou said. “Most clubs don’t plan for January reinforcements and that’s why January is always tricky. Not just for us but all clubs.
“You can still hopefully find some common ground where you can get the right kind of player to come in and help the playing group at the moment because they do need that support.
“The club is working as hard as it possibly can, trust me. They are not having New Year parties, they are out there working trying to improve our situation and they’ll continue to do so.”
Kinsky is a Czech youth international but has been called up to their recent senior squads, remaining on the bench for his country’s Nations League fixtures in October and November.
Slavia Prague have been approached for comment.
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According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur are on the brink of signing goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague. The 24-year-old shot-stopper has been in impressive form for the Czech side and is seen as a potential long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris.
Kinsky is known for his shot-stopping abilities, commanding presence in the box, and excellent distribution skills. He has been a key player for Slavia Prague in recent seasons and has caught the eye of several top European clubs.
Tottenham have been in the market for a new goalkeeper to provide competition for Lloris, and Kinsky seems to fit the bill perfectly. With talks reportedly at an advanced stage, it is believed that a deal could be finalized in the coming days.
Fans of the North London club will be excited at the prospect of seeing Kinsky in action for Tottenham, and his arrival could provide a major boost to their squad ahead of the new season. Stay tuned for more updates on this potential transfer.
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