Jan Oblak: Lloris’ true successor at Spurs?

Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to signal Jan Oblak…

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That’s in keeping with reports in Spain, which state that Spurs are in search of a brand new shot-stopper to exchange Hugo Lloris within the short-term however they’ll face competitors from Premier League rivals Manchester United.

It’s believed that Atletico Madrid are holding out for round €30m (£26.7m) and that they’ve already lined up a substitute within the type of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Oblak’s contract runs out in the summertime, so the LaLiga outfit could also be pressured right into a sale through the January switch window.

Ought to Spurs transfer for Jan Oblak?

A confirmed Lloris successor

The Slovakia worldwide is the newest glovesman to be linked with a swap to Hotspur Manner in current weeks, becoming a member of Leeds United’s Illan Meslier within the body to take the reins from the French no.1 sooner or later.

Oblak has been broadly recognised as probably the greatest goalkeepers in world soccer in recent times and would symbolize a extra prompt possibility to exchange Lloris between the sticks.

There’s no denying that Meslier has been a standout for the Yorkshiremen in current seasons however the 29-year-old is solely on a special stage, having received the Spanish title, a Europa League and completed runner-up within the Champions League.

That form of expertise is invaluable and is precisely what Spurs will want when Lloris does cling up the gloves.

As soon as described as a “beast” by BT Sport presenter Reshmin Chowdhury and a “titan” by OptaJose, Oblak has confirmed to be one among Diego Simeone’s most dependable performers through the years, having been entrusted to begin every single LaLiga recreation over the previous three seasons.

“For me, Jan Oblak is the perfect goalkeeper on this planet,” claimed teammate Koke solely again in March this 12 months and that solely additional highlights simply how revered and vital he’s to the Colchoneros.

At 35, Lloris isn’t going to be round without end and while he’s acquired a number of extra years in him, it’s unlikely that present backup Fraser Forster is the person to exchange the £100k-per-week stalwart, who is commonly dubbed a membership “legend“.

Due to this fact, sporting director Fabio Paratici ought to have a look at Oblak within the upcoming switch window as his confirmed capability and huge expertise could possibly be precisely what Tottenham have to fill such an ideal void within the coming years.

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