Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be in advanced talks to sign Martin Dubravka on a free transfer, giving Roberto De Zerbi a fresh goalkeeping decision before the new Premier League season.
Football.London reports that Spurs are moving to add the 37-year-old Slovakia international after his Burnley contract runs down at the end of June, with the deal framed as an experienced, low-risk addition to the squad. Dubravka is available without a transfer fee after Burnley confirmed his departure, and Tottenham’s interest now sharpens the question of how De Zerbi wants to balance experience and succession planning in goal.
Dubravka move would change Tottenham’s goalkeeper picture
The attraction is clear. Dubravka has Premier League experience with Newcastle United and Burnley, and a short-term deal would give Tottenham another senior option without forcing the club into a major fee at a time when other areas of the squad are also being rebuilt.
The move would also put Antonin Kinsky’s role under the microscope. Spurs have already been active in the market, but goalkeeper depth carries a different weight because one injury or late-window exit can quickly leave a squad exposed. Dubravka would not arrive as a long-term project. He would arrive as insurance, competition and a steady training-ground presence.
According to a fresh update from Football.London, Tottenham are in advanced talks over the free transfer. RotoWire has separately noted Burnley’s confirmation that Dubravka will leave when his contract expires on June 30.
For Tottenham supporters, the important part is not just the name but the squad message. De Zerbi appears to want practical additions around the edges of the XI while the club continues to chase bigger structural upgrades elsewhere. Dubravka would fit that brief: experienced, attainable, and capable of giving Spurs a safety net before pre-season work fully accelerates.
