TOTTENHAM are ready to DROP Hugo Lloris as the club eye a transfer for Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret, according to reports.
The 36-year-old is the current club captain and he is into his 11th season at Spurs.
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However, Tottenham are looking for a new younger No1 and are lining up a £40million deal for Meret.
NapoliCalcioLive claim that even if the Italian arrives, Lloris will not leave the club.
Instead, he is likely to be benched for next season.
Tottenham are said to be preparing to speak to the Meret’s representatives ahead of a summer move.
Napoli would not like to lose him but are aware the stopper’s contract expires at the end of next season.
The report states that Spurs have been massively impressed by Meret, who has kept 17 clean sheets in 37 games for the Serie A leaders in all competitions.
The 26-year-old has helped Napoli gain an incredible 16-point advantage at the top of the table and make the Champions League quarter-final.
Meret has been capped by Italy three times in his career.
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It appears that Spurs chief Daniel Levy is ready to open negotiations despite it being unclear who will manage the club next season.
Antonio Conte was sacked after his explosive rant and Crisitian Stellini is in interim charge until the end of the campaign.
Champions League football could help tempt Meret to North London and Spurs currently sit in fifth place, three points behind Newcastle and Manchester United in third and fourth respectively.
Tottenham face Bournemouth on Saturday before huge clashes with the Red Devils and the Toon this month.