Tottenham keeping tabs on 20yo Cruzeiro goalkeeper to add competition for Antonin Kinsky
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16-second readTottenham Hotspur are reportedly monitoring 20-year-old Cruzeiro goalkeeper Otavio, according to a report from TEAMtalk cited by To The Lane And Back. The club is looking to add competition for their current No.1 goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, whose performances have been unconvincing. Otavio has impressed in the Copa Libertadores and high-voltage derbies, earning a senior call-up to the Brazil national team.
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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly monitoring 20-year-old Cruzeiro goalkeeper Otavio, according to a report from TEAMtalk cited by To The Lane And Back. The club is looking to add competition for their current No.1 goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, whose performances have been unconvincing. Otavio has impressed in the Copa Libertadores and high-voltage derbies, earning a senior call-up to the Brazil national team. He has already been watched by Tottenham more than once this season.
Otavio has established himself as Cruzeiro's starting goalkeeper and has caught the eye of several top European clubs, including Napoli, FC Porto, and Borussia Dortmund. Cruzeiro extended Otavio's contract until 2031, including a €100 million release clause for foreign clubs, and are seeking an initial fee of between €25 million and €30 million. Nottingham Forest previously made an offer around €13 million, which was deemed too low by Cruzeiro.
Tottenham may formalise their interest in Otavio if Antonin Kinsky fails to perform consistently. Roberto De Zerbi has been backing Kinsky, but there are question marks over his ability to be Spurs' No.1. The club will continue to monitor Otavio's progress as they assess various goalkeeping options. Otavio made his senior debut for Brazil in a friendly against Australia during the September international break.
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Tottenham Hotspur have managed to calm down the noise surrounding the club since the start of the season by registering back-to-back Premier League wins. The Lilywhites have defeated Coventry City and Chelsea to climb up the table after spending the opening months in the relegation zone. Although the summer transfer window has just closed, Tottenham are already being linked with players ahead of the winter window. Strikers are said to be firmly on the club’s radar, which is no surprise given Spurs’ struggles in front of goal. Despite having splashed out a combined £185 million on Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, central midfielders have been linked with the Lilywhites. The most recent name that has emerged is Como star Lucas De Cunha.
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