Tottenham could now target the Championship for new signing | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, and journalist Dean Jones has explained to GIVEMESPORT why it could be difficult to prise him away from the Championship club.

Spurs could be looking to bring in a new backup goalkeeper when the winter window opens for business or maybe even next summer, with the north London club having three players - Brandon Austin, Hugo Lloris, and Fraser Forster - who are out of contract in 2024 between the sticks.

Finding a player willing to play second fiddle to the number one is never easy as most goalkeepers want to be playing regularly. Often clubs will have shotstoppers who are approaching the final years of their career, such as Forster, to play that kind of role. Another option is a younger player, such as Bazunu, but once they have a taste of first-team action, it's difficult to convince them to become a backup.

Bazunu could be a difficult target for Spurs

Bazunu signed for Southampton for a fee which could total £15m from Manchester City back in 2022, per The Athletic. The Republic of Ireland endured a difficult start to life at the Saints, failing to help them avoid relegation from the Premier League. This season, Bazunu is starting to grow in confidence, playing every week for Russell Martin's side in the Championship.

Now, Bazunu is already being linked with a departure from St Mary's Stadium. According to Football Insider, Tottenham scouts have been monitoring the progress of Bazunu and is regarded by the recruitment team as a 'top prospect'. Considering the form of Guglielmo Vicario this season after joining the club in the summer transfer window, you'd imagine Bazunu would be eyed as a player for the future and would have to settle for a squad role.

The Saints only recently acquired the signature of the young goalkeeper, so you'd imagine they will be after a hefty fee to allow him to depart, especially with them having a chance of being promoted.

Bazunu struggled in the Premier League, which could be a concern for Spurs, but it was always going to be a tough ask for him, being plunged into one of the toughest leagues in the world at the age of 20 at the time.

Dean Jones verdict

Jones has suggested that he's unsure whether Bazunu would be willing to join Spurs and become a number two in the goalkeeping department at Hotspur Way. The journalist adds that Spurs do need a backup and trying to find one in the Championship could be a smart move, offering the attraction of playing for a Premier League club. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said...

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Journalist Jones previously told GIVEMESPORT that Hotspur Way is a potential destination for defender Trevoh Chalobah in 2024. The centre-back has struggled to break into Mauricio Pochettino's side this season so could be seeking a departure in the near future. Journalist Ben Jacobs has also revealed to GIVEMESPORT that Chelsea are willing to offload the academy graduate. The Blues have brought in a host of defenders in recent years and Chalobah has now fallen down the pecking order.