Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster has accomplished his medical assessments with Tottenham Hotspur.
The 34-year-old goalkeeper’s contract at Southampton runs out subsequent month and he’ll transfer as a free agent with Spurs getting the person they wanted to be an understudy to Hugo Lloris come subsequent season.
The goalkeeper may as nicely neglect about any slim hopes of creating the 2022 World Cup squad with England which is slated later this 12 months as he’s not anticipated to have extra video games time in London regardless of Spurs making it to the Champions League.
Fraser Forster will likely be introduced as new Tottenham participant very quickly. Paperworks prepared as he is gonna be a part of Spurs on a free switch, he was thought of the best choice available on the market for a backup GK. ⚪️🤝 #THFC
First known as by @mcgrathmike – deal nearly accomplished.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2022
The 6ft7 keeper performed six occasions for England between 2013 and 2016 and not too long ago obtained a primary worldwide call-up in 5 years as a late alternative for Sam Johnstone.
He spent eight years with the Saints and picked up 162 appearances together with 134 within the Premier League. He was one of many three gamers the Saints picked up from Celtic alongside Virgil Van Dijk and Victor Wanyama.