Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have recently begun negotiations for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor to acquire him, sparking renewed speculation regarding their potential joint acquisition of him. Victor, 28, has made headlines recently thanks to impressive performances that caught the interest of multiple European clubs.
Galatasaray and Manchester United and Spurs appear to be in contention for Victor. Both clubs may soon initiate talks for him as his agent Botafogo has asked for transfer fees of around EUR9-10 million; thus making this goalkeeping talent affordable option available to clubs looking to bolster their goalkeeping options.
Despite not being widely recognized, Victor’s potential move has intrigued many, suggesting he possesses the qualities to compete at a higher level. His performances have evidently warranted attention from top football clubs looking for reliability between the posts.
What John Victor Could Bring to His New Club
At Manchester United, it’s improbable that Victor would immediately displace Andre Onana as the first-choice goalkeeper. However, his presence could introduce healthy competition and provide coach Ruben Amorim with alternative options should the need arise. Despite improvements, Onana’s ability to convince everyone of his capabilities remains a subject of discussion, and Victor’s addition could prove beneficial.
Tottenham, who are suffering an injury setback with Guglielmo Vicario out for some time, could benefit from Victor’s signing as they look for someone stronger than Fraser Forster to keep themselves competitive across all fronts. Meanwhile for Galatasaray Victor represents an insurance policy against Fernando Muslera potentially retiring and ensures goalkeeping position remains strong and protected.
Manchester United and Tottenham are in an epic struggle over goalkeeper John Victor as each club seeks to acquire one as part of their squads. This unplanned goalkeeper transfer could spark another war over goalkeeping talent between them in 2019.