TOTTENHAM are plotting a shock summer move for Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster with Jose Mourinho desperate for some competition for Hugo Lloris.
The former England goalkeeper, 36, is out of contract at Watford in the summer and is already eligible to speak to foreign clubs about a free transfer in July.
Mourinho is eyeing up a move for Foster as competition for Lloris
But Tottenham are hoping he will hold off sealing a deal in order to snatch him up as competition for the No1 spot.
France star Lloris has suffered from a dip in form in the past 18 months or so – and has struggled with injuries this season.
His howler against Brighton led to him dislocating his shoulder, forcing him to miss nearly four months of action.
Now, having only returned to action in late January, Lloris has picked up a groin strain and missed the weekend’s clash with Wolves.
With both form and injuries a concern, Mourinho is hoping to bring in more competition this summer.
Paulo Gazzaniga filled in this season, but the Special One clearly doesn’t see him – or back-up stopper Michel Vorm – as genuine competition for Lloris’ jersey.
The Argentine stopper managed just two clean sheets in his 17 games filling in for the club captain.
However, Foster may not join Tottenham easily having become accustomed to being a regular starter in the Premier League this season at Vicarage Road.
Thanks in no small part to his solid form this term, Watford boss Nigel Pearson is expected to attempt to keep Foster at the club beyond the summer.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
