Spurs close in on £12.5m Czech goalkeeper Kinsky

Antonin Kinsky, a goalkeeper from Slavia Prague, is expected to join Tottenham for about £12.5 million.

Guglielmo Vicario, Spurs’ top scorer, suffered a fractured ankle in November, and the 21-year-old would give them more options in the goal.

Spurs or Slavia Prague have not yet publicly confirmed the player’s payment, despite claims from multiple sources that a fee has been agreed.

Before making a permanent move to north London, Kinsky is anticipated to finish paperwork and get a medical this weekend.

This season, he has made 29 appearances for Slavia Prague and kept 14 clean sheets.

In the midst of a crisis involving injuries and illnesses, manager Ange Postecoglou claims he is working with technical director Johan Lange to find new employees.

Eight players missing Saturday’s home match to Newcastle, with Rodrigo Bentancur also suspended.