Fraser Forster’s Tottenham future is under threat as Ange Postecoglou is set to fork out £10m on a new shotstopper.
The former Celtic keeper has been under increasing scrutiny following a number of gaffes while deputising for injured number 1 Guglielmo Vicario. The Italian broke his ankle in the Carabao Cup win over Manchester City, and is seen as one of the major reasons for Spurs’ recent drop-off, especially with how specific a role Ange Postecoglou has for his goalkeepers.
Forster’s poor ability with the ball at his feet has drawn scathing criticism, including from Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. The nadir was two howlers in the 4-3 win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup semi-finals last month.
The club have been searching for an alternative since Vicario required ankle surgery in November after not signing a new No 2 in the summer. The club hierarchy has now given the green light to sign 21-year-old Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague. Despite breaking into the first team this season, he has drawn admirers from across Europe and is expected to cost the Premier League club around £10m.
Kinski is represented by Sport Invest, who Petr Cech has worked with, and are seen in the industry as adept in eyeing the best Czech goalkeepers. Kinski is the son of Antonin Kinsky, who was Cech’s own No 2 in the country’s run to the Euro 2004 semi-finals. Czech media have meanwhile been reporting that a deal with Spurs for Kinsky is already struck.