TOTTENHAM are lining upJan Oblak as a long-term replacement to Hugo Lloris, according to reports.
The Atletico Madrid goalkeeper has attracted the interest of boss Antonio Conte after impressing for years in Spain.
Spurs are believed to be putting into place a plan to replace Lloris, who has been at the club for over a decade now.
The reliable Frenchman has made 425 appearances for the London club but his contract runs out in 2024.
The Evening Standard reports that the 35-year-old is not expected to sign a new one and so Spurs are putting a long-term replacement plan in place.
Top of their list is Oblak, who has been Atletico’s goalkeeper since 2014.
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He has regularly been ranked as among the best keepers in Europe and played a crucial role in the Atletico team who won La Liga in 2021.
The Slovenian also starred as the Spanish side reached the 2016 Champions League final.
Conte and managing director Fabio Paratici have spoken about landing the stopper, but could find him difficult to prise away.
Oblak’s contract runs until 2028, which offers Diego Simeone and the club security, and he reportedly had a release clause of £107m.
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But the Standard reports that clause is believed to have been lowered significantly.
Tottenham may face a fight from their Premier League rivals to secure Oblak’s signature.
Manchester United are believed to be monitoring the 29-year-old’s situation closely, and could themselves be contemplating a move to replace a long-term keeper in David De Gea.
While Chelsea have previously made contact with Oblak via their former goalkeeper and technical advisor Petr Cech during Frank Lampard’s reign.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
