mawspurs
Staff
- Jun 29, 2003
- 35,110
- 17,803
- Staff
- #1
In Alasdair Gold’s latest Q&A on football.london, a fan asked him for the low-down on Vicario.
“I get that he’s an unknown to those who don’t watch Serie A and cheaper than the ready-made Raya,” said Gold.
“So I completely understand where that sentiment is coming from. It looks like Spurs taking a cheaper route.
“On the other side of the coin, everyone I’ve asked who covers the Italian league says Spurs are getting one of the deals of the transfer window.
“Vicario was wanted by Inter, Juventus, Napoli and Bayern if they lost their keepers this year, while Manchester United and Brighton have looked at him, so he’s very well regarded.
“Also, we look at clubs like Brighton and Brentford and marvel at how they grab players just before they become stars with good scouting and use of data and have a list of similar targets they can switch between if a price is deemed as lacking in value.
“It looks like Spurs may have done the same here so I’m hoping this is the start of a new way of working for the north London club.
“Paratici enquired about Vicario earlier this year so he’s someone they’ve had their eye on for a while.”
Source: The Boot Room
“I get that he’s an unknown to those who don’t watch Serie A and cheaper than the ready-made Raya,” said Gold.
“So I completely understand where that sentiment is coming from. It looks like Spurs taking a cheaper route.
“On the other side of the coin, everyone I’ve asked who covers the Italian league says Spurs are getting one of the deals of the transfer window.
“Vicario was wanted by Inter, Juventus, Napoli and Bayern if they lost their keepers this year, while Manchester United and Brighton have looked at him, so he’s very well regarded.
“Also, we look at clubs like Brighton and Brentford and marvel at how they grab players just before they become stars with good scouting and use of data and have a list of similar targets they can switch between if a price is deemed as lacking in value.
“It looks like Spurs may have done the same here so I’m hoping this is the start of a new way of working for the north London club.
“Paratici enquired about Vicario earlier this year so he’s someone they’ve had their eye on for a while.”
Source: The Boot Room
