Napoli, Allegri Targets Vicario as First Choice
June 24, 2026 · Global
Massimiliano Allegri is looking for a new goalkeeper for Napoli, with Guglielmo Vicario his main target. The situations of Alex Meret and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic are uncertain, while Vicario, who currently plays for Tottenham, could potentially return to Italy.
Massimiliano Allegri has very traditional views, especially regarding the role of a goalkeeper. Therefore, he asked Napoli - who he will coach next season - to pursue the right figure, while the two existing options are currently in an uncertain situation: Alex Meret, the goalkeeper of the two scudetti of the De Laurentiis era, never received full appreciation from the Napoli public and only has one year left on his contract after being a spectator at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. However, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - who Antonio Conte desperately wants - was also unable to convince his surroundings. Sporting director Giovanni Manna and coach Allegri's top choice to start the new cycle is Guglielmo Vicario. The goalkeeper who currently plays for Tottenham, but grew up behind Scuffet and Meret, will return to Italy to fight for a top-flight club. Napoli are not the only team who want him: Juventus have long followed in his footsteps, while Inter also showed interest before turning to Martinez. The Premier League club, which currently owns the ownership rights, is aware of the player's strong desire for Italy and has set a transfer price of around 20 million euros. Complicating the negotiations was an interesting coincidence: a few weeks ago, Vicario stopped in Naples to board a ship bound for Capri and coincidentally met Manna, who was also waiting for a ferry to the islands. The two had lunch together, perhaps discussing the future and projects of the Napoli club. Spurs are ready to let him go if the right offer comes along, but the decision is in the hands of Napoli management. However, before that, one of Meret or Milinkovic-Savic will have to go.
