Tottenham are scouring the market for emergency replacements for Guglielmo Vicario after the Italian was ruled out for months with an ankle injury.
The club announced on Monday night that the goalkeeper had undergone surgery on his ankle.
Vicario fractured his ankle during Saturday’s 4-0 win against Manchester City at the Etihad.
The injury is set to keep the Italy international on the sidelines for months, in a major blow to Ange Postecoglou.
The club failed to sign a back-up to Vicario last summer, meaning veteran Fraser Forster has served as his number two.
Now the club face selecting Forster on a regular basis over the packed festive schedule.
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But the Telegraph say Spurs are exploring emergency deals to provide cover for Vicario’s absence.
The January transfer window opens in five weeks’ time, at which point Spurs could sign a new goalkeeper.
But the club are exploring free agents on the market as they desperately look to replace Vicario.
Spurs face Roma in the Europa League on Thursday before hosting Fulham in the Premier League.
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