Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are among several European clubs interested in signing Botafago goalkeeper John Victor. The 28-year-old’s impressive performances for Botafago have drawn the attention of several European clubs; Victor played a crucial role in their historic double triumph in their domestic league and the Copa Libertadores.
The Red Devils are looking to bring in another goalkeeper as there are reports of Altay Bayindir (Manchester United’s second-choice goalkeeper) looking to exit the club.
Spurs, meanwhile, are considering a move for goalkeeping reinforcements following the long-term injury to their first-choice keeper, Guglielmo Vicario.
Victor’s performances have helped him bag the title of Best Goalkeeper in both the Copa Libertadores and Brasileiro. Now, the club is preparing to deal with offers for the goalkeeper (report via Football Insider).
The report adds that among the teams that have shown interest in the 28-year-old are Premier League giants Man United and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as several other clubs from Germany and Portugal.
Onana has been receiving major criticism following his underwhelming performances against Nottingham Forest and Viktoria Plzen, which directly contributed to the goals conceded in both matches.
Tottenham has been forced to deploy 36-year-old Fraser Foster between the sticks in Vicario’s absence, with young Brandon Austin serving as backup.
Victor’s contract with Botafogo runs till the 30th of June, 2027, and there is no mention of a release clause in his contract.
It will be interesting to see how this transfer situation evolves, as a move to either of the European clubs could materialize in January.
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