Vicario Expected to Leave Tottenham for Inter as Man City Battle to Keep Rodri

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to leave the club this summer, with Inter Milan emerging as his likely destination. According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, talks have already taken place between Vicario's representatives and the Serie A club, with negotiations over a contract described as very positive. Inter director Piero Ausilio recently traveled to London to initiate discussions, identifying the Italian international as a primary target for the goalkeeper position, regardless of whether Tottenham avoid relegation from the Premier League.

While a fee is yet to be agreed between the clubs, the player's camp is reportedly open to a return to Italy. The potential move could see Vicario compete with or eventually succeed current Inter number one Yann Sommer, whose future at the San Siro remains uncertain. Vicario joined Tottenham from Empoli in 2023 and has been a consistent presence, making a potential departure a significant piece of business for a Spurs side facing a crucial summer.

In other major transfer news, Manchester City are growing confident of retaining midfielder Rodri despite interest from Real Madrid. Romano reports that City have presented the Spanish international with a substantial new long-term contract offer in an effort to ward off the Spanish champions. The club's stance is firm: they would prefer to keep Rodri for the final year of his current deal, even at the risk of him leaving on a free transfer in 2027, rather than accept a cut-price fee this summer.

Real Madrid's interest in the player is confirmed, with figures at the Bernabéu known to be admirers. However, according to Romano's information, the La Liga leaders have internally decided against launching an extravagant bid to prise him away from the Etihad this window. The decision now rests with Rodri and his family, who must weigh a potential return to Spain against continuing his successful tenure under Pep Guardiola, who recently acknowledged the unique pull of Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are planning a midfield overhaul with the intention of signing two new players in the position. The expected departures of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte, coupled with Kobbie Mainoo's new contract, have created a need for reinforcements. United hold a long-standing interest in Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali, though his price tag and competition from clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal complicate any deal.

Another name on United's radar is Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, but they face direct competition from their city rivals for the Scottish midfielder. Romano states that Manchester City have already begun initial negotiations with Anderson's camp, though they are respecting Forest's ongoing relegation battle by holding off on formal club-to-club talks. Anderson's valuation and the outcome of Forest's season will be pivotal factors in any move, setting the stage for a potential bidding war between the two Manchester clubs for his signature.