Expert backs Tottenham to pull off ‘huge’ Jan Oblak signing amid £107m update
The signing of Jan Oblak would be a “huge statement of intent” from Tottenham.
That is according to Spurs insider John Wenham, who regularly breaks news about the club on his Lilywhite Rose social media channels.
According to journalist Nizaar Kinsella, reported in the Evening Standard (29 September), the Lilywhites have identified the 29-year-old as a primary target to be their next number one goalkeeper.
Oblak is said to be interested in a move to the Premier League, but a £107million release clause has hindered his chances thus far.
Spurs face competition from Man United for the keeper as their own number one, David de Gea is out of contract at the end of the current season.
Wenham claims Oblak is one of few players who could serve as an upgrade to Hugo Lloris.
“It’s very interesting, it might be that Oblak wants to play in the Premier League before he retires,” Wenham told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“He is only 29 so he has six or seven seasons left in him. He would be, there aren’t many players I would say this about, an upgrade on Hugo Lloris.
“He is a fantastic goalkeeper. Also, he has demonstrated his ability in the Champions League and at the international level.
“For his country, he challenges with Martin Dubravka and Handanovic at Inter Milan. That country has produced very good goalkeepers.
“Oblak is always on top of his game and it would be a huge statement of intent if we could sign him next summer.
“I would be very much up for that.”
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