Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly targeting Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu as they look to address ongoing concerns between the sticks, according to transfer insider Ekrem Konur.
Guglielmo Vicario has been Spurs’ number one since joining from Empoli in 2023, clocking 116 appearances and registering 29 clean sheets. But inconsistency has plagued the Italian this season, with costly errors exposing a lack of top-level experience. Backup Antonín Kinský has barely featured — his most notable outing ended in an early substitution in the Champions League against Atlético Madrid.
Why Atubolu Could Be the Answer for Spurs
At just 23, Atubolu has quietly become one of the Bundesliga’s most impressive goalkeepers, racking up 36 clean sheets across 111 appearances since claiming the first-choice spot at Freiburg in 2023/24.
Comparisons to Manuel Neuer aren’t just flattering — they’re earned. His on-ball ability is elite. A 66.1% pass completion rate and 231 accurate long balls this season make him ideally suited to Tottenham’s possession-based style.
Perhaps most importantly for a Spurs side that has conceded 47 set-piece goals in the Premier League this season — fifth worst in the division — Atubolu’s aerial dominance stands out. His 26 high claims this season show he commands his box with authority.
Spurs won’t have it easy. West Ham, Napoli, Inter Milan, and AC Milan are all reportedly circling. With just one year remaining on his Freiburg contract, Atubolu is valued at around £17 million on Transfermarkt — a realistic fee for a keeper of his profile.