Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Giorgi Mamardashvili, but will face stiff competition from Chelsea and Leicester City.
This summer, Tottenham must find a new goalkeeper.
Hugo Lloris, now 36, is undoubtedly nearing the end of his tenure as Tottenham’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Spurs should look for a younger goalkeeper because Fraser Forster isn’t a long-term solution.
Valencia star Mamardashvili makes sense and was reportedly on Tottenham’s radar in February, according to Football London.
According to COPE in Spain, Tottenham and Manchester United have both met with Mamardashvili’s representatives to discuss a summer transfer.
However, according to the report, Chelsea is very interested in the Georgian and has made their first move in this race.
Chelsea invited Mamardashvili’s agents to watch their match against Liverpool on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have been spending big money on transfers and could now spend big money on Mamardashvili to become their new number one.
The news that Chelsea is interested in Mamardashvili is a huge blow for Spurs, but there is even more interest.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Leicester City are the frontrunners in the race to sign Mamardashvili.
Following Kasper Schmeichel’s departure last summer, the Foxes have used both Danny Ward and Daniel Iversen this season.
Leicester may see Mamardashvili as a long-term solution, but they must remain in the Premier League.
Leicester are in real danger of dropping out of the Premier League following their defeat to Aston Villa on Tuesday, effectively ending their chances of signing Mamardashvili.
At 6ft 6in tall, the 22-year-old Valencia stopper has been a bright spot in a disappointing season.
Mamardashvili’s contract includes a massive £88 million release clause, but all of the interested clubs – Chelsea, Leicester, Spurs, and United – will be looking for a much lower fee.
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