Tottenham's Lloris problem could cause trouble for Man Utd

Karan Tejwani

16 Jan 2023 10:20 GMT
2 min read

Hugo Lloris had a North London Derby to forget as his error enabled Arsenal to take the lead over Tottenham in the Gunners’ 2-0 win.

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Tottenham have been in stuttering form over the last few months and that has proven to be a source of frustration, and Lloris’ inconsistency hasn’t helped.

Lloris has made four errors leading to goal this season – double of any other player in the Premier League – and there have been calls for him to be replaced by the club.

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Should Tottenham chase a replacement, it could prove to be a problem for Manchester United, who are also in the market for another goalkeeper.

Man Utd and Tottenham to fight for goalkeepers

Manchester United’s current number one, David de Gea, is out of contract at the end of the season and it’s unclear whether he will extend his stay.

The Red Devils, like Tottenham, have been linked to several goalkeepers and many of them are the same choices, which means it could come down to who moves fastest or pays the most.

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Porto’s Diogo Costa has been a name for both clubs, with the Portuguese goalkeeper’s impressive rise catching the eye of many clubs across Europe over the last year.

Other than him, Brighton’s Robert Sanchez and Brentford’s David Raya are two names also being considered by both clubs, and they will not come in cheap.

In recent times, Everton’s Jordan Pickford has also been linked to both clubs over the last few weeks and the Toffees’ relegation could accelerate his exit from Goodison Park.

Competition will be rife for any of these players but given both Premier League sides have a desperation to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, Manchester United will particularly have to move quickly to get a deal done.

The summer could bring about a war for a new goalkeeper and both clubs could be happy to spend big to replace their long-standing number ones.