Daily Mail

LLORIS STILL No 1 FOR POCH

- By SAMI MOKBEL

TOTTENHAM have no plans to sign a new first-choice goalkeeper this summer. Captain Hugo Lloris’s place has regularly come under scrutiny this season after a series of errors. His form was thrust into the spotlight again on Sunday after his mistake gifted Liverpool a late winner at Anfield. But it is understood the club do not plan to sign a new keeper. Manager Mauricio Pochettino is prioritisi­ng other areas to strengthen this summer. Tottenham want two new central midfielder­s, particular­ly if they are successful in offloading Victor Wanyama. Pochettino also wants to add creativity, with Christian Eriksen looking likely to leave as he stalls on a new deal with just one year left on his contract. A new left back and a support striker for Harry Kane are also on Tottenham’s list, while they will be in the market for a central defender if, as expected, they lose Toby Alderweire­ld, who has a £25million release clause. Spurs realise that signing an upgrade on Lloris would mean a huge financial commitment. The Frenchman lifted the World Cup in Russia last summer and has been one of Europe’s most accomplish­ed keepers since arriving in 2012. Pochettino rates deputy Paulo Gazzaniga highly and the Argentine could replace Lloris should Lloris’s form continue to slide.

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