Ange Postecoglou has four goalkeeper Tottenham transfer options after Guglielmo Vicario injury

Just as things were starting to look positive for Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, he's been hit with a major setback.

Less than 48 hours after his team shocked reigning champions Manchester City with a 4-0 victory at the Etihad, the Australian has discovered that goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is set for an extended period out of action following surgery on a fractured ankle.

In the immediate future, it's likely that 36 year old Fraser Forster will step in, with Spurs having two home games this week against Roma in the Europa League on Thursday and Fulham four days later.

Fortunately, there are a number of goalkeepers without a club that Postecoglou could turn to in hope of providing a short-term fix for Vicario's absence.

Here, football.london looks at four options that Tottenham could look at in the near future...

Keylor Navas

Keylor Navas only made six appearances for PSG last season before being released, but at 37, he would bring a wealth of experience to north London. The Real Madrid legend, who won three Champions League titles and a La Liga title with the Spanish club, is well versed in handling high-pressure situations at the top level.

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He also has Premier League experience, having played 17 times on loan for Nottingham Forest in the 2022/23 season. The 114-cap Costa Rican international rejected a move to Al-Hilal last season, suggesting he's still driven by career legacy rather than money, and could prove to be an effective temporary solution.

Loris Karius

The name Loris Karius will forever be linked with the 2017/18 Champions League final, and unfortunately for him, it's not for positive reasons. After only making two appearances in his last two seasons at Newcastle, he was released by Eddie Howe this summer.

Despite doubts about his reliability, Postecoglou isn't one to worry about others' opinions. At just 31, Karius is well-acquainted with English football and should still have a burning desire to demonstrate why Jurgen Klopp brought him to Liverpool eight years ago.

Plus, he's readily available.

Edgar Badia

Edgar Badia has proven himself in La Liga and was a regular for Elche before losing his spot last year. This led to a loan move to Real Zaragoza, and Badia chose to end his contract with his parent club this summer.

This decision suggests that his hunger for first-team football is still strong. At 32, the former Spanish youth international shouldn't be out of form having played regularly since January, albeit in the Segunda Division, and might welcome the opportunity to rejuvenate his career in England.

Tomas Koubek

Tomas Koubek spent five years in the Bundesliga with Augsburg before leaving Germany this summer when his contract ended. He was the first choice only in his first season with the club, having previously played in Ligue 1 with Rennes.

With 11 international caps for the Czech Republic under his belt, the 32 year old still has a lot to bring to the table. However, having only played 15 club games since 2020, he would be a cost-effective option in terms of wages, but signing the former Sparta Prague player could also be a significant risk.

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