Fabrizio Romano confirms £10m transfer deal that could impact Sunderland during transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur have been continually linked with a move for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in recent months.

Though the Academy of Light stopper was never expected to leave during the January window, Spurs’ goalkeeping problems had prompted speculation suggesting the Premier League club could be set to test Sunderland’s resolve during the winter window.

However, it now looks like Ange Postecoglou’s side have moved onto another target in Antonin Kinsky. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Spurs are nearing a deal to sign the shot-stopper in a move that would surely end Tottenham’s interest in Patterson at least for the moment.

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On X, Romano said: “Tottenham will spend over £10million for Antonin Kinsky as new goalkeeper, long term deal also agreed. Slavia Prague and Spurs will sign all the formal documents today after the game. Permanent move.”

Additional reports from Sky Sports have stated that Kinsky flew into London on Saturday ahead of his medical over the weekend. Their report also adds that the figure for the move is likely to be around £12.5million to Tottenham from Slavia Prague.

Spurs have serious issues in goal with first-choice Guglielmo Vicario injured and Fraser Forster among those who have caught a sickness bug. The goalkeeper has kept 12 clean sheets in the Czech First League across 19 league appearances for Slavia Prague this campaign, with the club top of their domestic league.