Tottenham poised to bid £16.4m for Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario

Spurs not willing to meet £40m price for Brentford’s Raya

SPURS-BOUND? Guglielmo Vicario of Italy warms up during a training session for the UEFA Nations League 2022/23 third-place match at K.V.V Quick '20 Stadium. Pic: Claudio Villa/Getty Images

Tottenham are poised to submit a €19m (£16.4m) bid for the Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after progress in negotiations with the Serie A club. Personal terms have been agreed with the 26-year-old on a contract to 2028.

Spurs are searching for a goalkeeper after Hugo Lloris declared his intention to leave. They have also agreed terms with David Raya but are not willing to meet Brentford’s £40m asking price.