Our sources confirm that Tottenham are poised to sign Martin Dúbravka, with the deal having reached an agreement in principle. The Slovak goalkeeper is expected to undergo his medical in the coming days and complete his move, becoming the club’s fourth signing of the summer. As the news broke, discussion on social media about a major overhaul of North London’s goalkeeper ranks quickly heated up — and it is not idle speculation, but another piece of De Zerbi’s summer recruitment plan.
Three Signings Down, a Fourth to Add Goalkeeping Depth
With summer not yet even into July, Tottenham have already struck three times in the transfer market: signing Andy Robertson on a free transfer from Liverpool, bringing in Marcos Senesi on a free from Bournemouth, and prising Jan Paul van Hecke away from Brighton for £52 million. The trio covers left-back, centre-back and defensive reinforcement; the speed of business stands in sharp contrast to last season’s reality of a narrow escape from relegation — the team survived by just two points, and De Zerbi is clearly unwilling to repeat a script of only catching their breath at the end of the season.
Dúbravka’s role has also been made clear: he will serve as the backup goalkeeper behind Kinský, providing ready-made experience to Tottenham’s keeper group. The 37-year-old Slovak previously played for Burnley and Manchester United, boasts plenty of Premier League experience, and as a free transfer or low-cost goalkeeping addition, the value is obvious for a Tottenham side that still needs to pursue marquee targets in midfield and attack while watching the budget.
Vicario Departs, Serie A Domino Effect
Alongside Dubravka’s arrival comes a summer exit plan for first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Reports suggest several Serie A clubs have shown strong interest in the Italy international, with Juventus keeping tabs on him; should Aston Villa fail to lower their asking price for Dibu Martínez, Vicario remains a prominent name on the Old Lady’s backup shortlist. Napoli are also monitoring the situation—provided they can sell their current goalkeeper this summer, Vicario has entered their candidate list. For Tottenham fans, this means the goalkeeping setup is shifting from “Vicario shouldering the entire workload alone” to a dual-track arrangement of “new No. 1 framework plus Dubravka as cover.”
Tonali, Savinho: Fifth and sixth signings on the horizon?
The goalkeeper line is just one piece of the summer window puzzle. In attack, Manchester City winger Savinho has entered Tottenham’s radar, with the intention to strengthen depth up front very clear. In midfield, the pursuit of Sandro Tonali remains far from over—Spurs submitted an initial £75 million bid to Newcastle that was rejected, but a follow-up offer is being prepared; Manchester City are also active, with the two giants battling over the deal keeping this potential transfer firmly in the headlines. De Zerbi has repeatedly stressed to the board that midfield must be reinforced with a core who can control tempo and win physical battles, and Tonali is exactly the “statement signing” he has in mind.
From an operational standpoint, Tottenham’s summer window is following a path of “address immediate survival concerns first, then pursue a midfield transformation”: three defensive signings plus goalkeeper turnover to solve last season’s most fatal stability issues; if Tonali and Savinho both land, the squad’s depth in the final third and midfield will rise significantly. Worth watching is Newcastle’s stance on Tonali’s price tag, and how the Serie A market reacts after Vicario’s departure—the former will determine whether Spurs can truly complete a “sixth signing”, while the latter will affect whether goalkeeper sales can replenish the budget for further moves.
