Transfer to Tottenham is exception for player – January loan + option to Spurs floated

On October 6th, Sport reported Tottenham Hotspur had contacted Barcelona over a move for Marc-André ter Stegen in the winter market.

Later that month, the same newspaper backed up the Europa League winners’ interest in the goalkeeper.

Fast forward to December and Sport mention Tottenham again when covering the latest on the 33-year-old.

The Germany international picked up a back injury in July and was sidelined for months. He made his first appearance of the season in Barca’s 2-0 Copa del Rey win over CD Guadalajara yesterday.

Hansi Flick’s side have made it clear to him that Joan García is their No.1. However, Ter Stegen isn’t considering leaving the Camp Nou next month. He has a contract until 2028 with an ‘important salary’, and his family is comfortable in Barcelona.

Beşiktaş, Bologna, and Ajax have all contacted Barcelona but are unlikely to be able to afford his wages. Ter Stegen isn’t keen on joining any of these clubs anyway. Manchester United had made a move via intermediaries but there’s nothing serious as of now.

It’s claimed the stopper’s situation could only change if Tottenham enter the bidding in January.

Guglielmo Vicario has made errors in his recent matches. Thomas Frank has defended the Italian, but Spurs have conceded 21 goals so far in the league. The German’s experience can help them solve some of their defensive problems.

Sport report that behind the scenes, the ‘tension is palpable, and the English club could make a move’ for a new stopper in January.

This is where Ter Stegen could come into the picture. Tottenham can sign him on loan with an option to buy. A move to London may suit the player and his family better than other options.