Tottenham Signs Dubravka as Goalkeeper Market Heats Up

Tottenham have moved first in what is rapidly becoming a summer for goalkeepers, confirming the signing of Martin Dubravka on a free transfer.

The former Newcastle and Burnley keeper will arrive in north London when his contract at Turf Moor expires at the end of the month, adding proven Premier League experience to Ange Postecoglou’s squad.

For Dubravka, it is a late-career leap onto one of English football’s biggest stages.

"It's an exciting time for me, a new journey and new experience for me and my family," he said after the move was announced. "Everything moved pretty quickly and I'm really happy to be here. I've loved watching Roberto's teams over the years and know all about his style, vision and the fantastic fans here.

"Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and I can't wait to meet everyone and get started."

His words underline the pull Spurs still hold. A club chasing Champions League football, now adding a seasoned international to stiffen competition in goal and deepen a squad that faded at key moments last season.

While Tottenham move with clarity, their rivals are scrambling to solve their own goalkeeping puzzles.

United weigh up new cover in goal

At Manchester United, the search is on for support behind Senne Lammens. According to The Mirror, the club are considering moves for Karl Darlow and Sam Johnstone as Michael Carrick looks to reshape his options.

Carrick wants a dependable deputy, someone who can step in without drama but also push Lammens. Darlow and Johnstone both fit that profile: experienced, battle-tested, and available at the right price if United decide to act.

Radek Vitek’s future feeds into that equation. The young keeper could leave Old Trafford this summer, with all three promoted clubs understood to be keen. If he goes, United’s need for another senior option only sharpens.

Everton circle Bowen after West Ham drop

Higher up the pitch, Everton have made an early move in the market, reaching out to West Ham over Jarrod Bowen, according to Football Insider.

West Ham’s relegation to the Championship has inevitably put their leading players in the spotlight, and Bowen sits at the top of that list. A proven Premier League winger, direct, relentless, and with an eye for goal, he represents exactly the kind of signing Everton have lacked in recent seasons.

The player, though, is in no rush. It is claimed Bowen wants to assess offers from different clubs before deciding his next step. That hesitation turns this into a waiting game: Everton have shown their hand, but they are unlikely to be alone at the table.

Villa dig in over Rogers

If some clubs are bracing for bids, Aston Villa are slamming the door. Morgan Rogers, one of the breakout creative sparks of last season, has been declared not for sale, according to Sky Sports.

Arsenal had placed Rogers high on their list as they look to add another playmaker to Mikel Arteta’s attacking mix. Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked, sensing an opportunity to prise away a young, versatile talent before his price soars.

Villa’s stance is clear. With European ambitions and a squad already built around technical, front-foot football, they see Rogers as central to their next step, not as a cash-out asset. For now, the message to the elite is blunt: look elsewhere.

Forest target Cruzeiro’s Otavio

Nottingham Forest, always active and rarely quiet in any window, are turning to Brazil for their next move. Globo Esporte report that Cruzeiro goalkeeper Otavio has emerged as a serious target.

Forest are said to be preparing an official offer for the 20-year-old, with around £11m expected to be put on the table. It is a bold play for a club that has already cycled through a long list of keepers in recent seasons.

Whether that figure satisfies Cruzeiro is another matter. For Forest, though, this is a familiar bet: invest early in talent with upside, then hope the adaptation to the Premier League is quick enough to justify the outlay.

United line up £35m move for Anton

Back at Old Trafford, the rebuild under Carrick stretches beyond the penalty area. According to German outlet Ruhr Nachrichten, Manchester United are preparing a £35m bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton.

Carrick has reportedly given the green light for the move, identifying Anton as a key piece in the defensive reshaping United desperately need. Strong, composed and comfortable in possession, Anton fits the profile of a modern centre-back who can anchor a higher line.

The timing is delicate. Anton is currently representing Germany at the World Cup and remains under contract at Dortmund until the summer of 2028. Any deal at £35m would test Dortmund’s resolve but not break it; they have sold big names before when the numbers made sense.

From Dubravka’s arrival at Spurs to United’s twin pursuit of a new defender and goalkeeper, from Everton’s push for Bowen to Villa’s hard line on Rogers, the market is already moving with pace. The question now is which of these early plays will define the season, and which will be remembered as the moves that got away.