Former Tottenham striker Louis Saha has called on the club to replace Hugo Lloris with Jordan Pickford this summer. Now set to enter the final year of his Spurs contract, an exit for the long-serving player appears to be on the cards as he has stated his desire to try new things.
Brentford ace David Raya has been heavily linked with a move across London as he will also soon enter the final year of his contract, with Pickford another to be mentioned in regards to a switch to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While the England shot-stopper would come at some cost after recently penning a new long-term contract with Everton, Saha believes that Pickford has all the qualities to fill the "massive gap" Lloris will leave.
"I would like to see Jordan Pickford replace Hugo Lloris at Tottenham," said the Frenchman when speaking to Betway. "Pickford has the confidence to fill the massive gap that Lloris will leave. It's all down to the changes Tottenham wants and the new faces they want to bring in.
"It's a shame Lloris is leaving, but if Pickford wants to reach the next level, Tottenham could be the place to do it. Ange Postecoglou might like this opportunity to replace a big name in the club, the same with Harry Kane, and bring in ambitious players like Pickford who have different types of qualities.
"I can see Pickford staying at Everton but also leaving for a bigger club. Pickford is a great goalkeeper and if he wants to leave, he deserves it and should get the respect from the club to do so.
"Pickford has done his job in the best way possible, he's saved Everton from relegation twice. As a fan, it's a horrible position to be in because I'm sure they were thinking of trying to get European football. I think whatever Pickford's decision is, it will be respected by the club."
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Lloris may not be the only high-profile departure from Tottenham this summer as Harry Kane has been linked with a big-money transfer to either Real Madrid or Manchester United. Karim Benzema's exit from the Santiago Bernabeu has opened up the door for Los Blancos to move for the Spurs ace, something Saha believes could potentially force the Red Devils into an early move for the striker.
"Now Karim Benzema has left Real Madrid, there is added pressure for Manchester United to sign Harry Kane quickly," explained Saha. "Real Madrid can attract any player in the world, not just Kane.
"Would Kane fit in easily in Spain? Yes, because he’s a world-class player and can adapt. Kane also has a similar profile to Benzema in the way he can score and create goals. But it’s a different atmosphere in Real Madrid, a pressure not all players can deal with. It’s a riskier move for Kane to join Real Madrid instead of Manchester United."
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