‘Here we go’ - Fabrizio Romano confirms Spurs deal agreed for Newcastle United favourite
Martin Dubravka is set to join Tottenham Hotspur following Burnley’s relegation to the Championship.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign former Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer.
Dubravka joined Burnley on a one-year contract 12 months ago and impressed despite suffering Premier League relegation. The Slovak sought first-team football after falling down the pecking order at St James’ Park.
Signed in 2018 by Rafa Benitez, Dubravka quickly established himself as the first-choice between the sticks. He made 179 appearances over seven seasons as the Magpies regularly fought relegation.
Nick Pope arrived following the Saudi-backed takeover and Dubravka was confined to cup competitions. Despite the demotion, he enjoyed many highlights, including starring in both Carabao Cup semi-final wins over Arsenal as Newcastle ended 70 years without domestic silverware.
Martin Dubravka to Spurs
Dubravka is now on the brink of joining Spurs ahead of the new campaign. Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the 37-year-old will serve as an experienced No.2 under Antonin Kinsky, with Guglielmo Vicario set to leave.
“Martin Dubravka to Tottenham, here we go!” Romano wrote on X. “Deal agreed for former Burnley and Man United goalkeeper to join THFC.
“Move completed today with Dubravka set to be backup goalkeeper at Spurs behind Kinski. Guglielmo Vicario to leave this summer.”
🚨 Martin Dubravka to Tottenham, here we go! Deal agreed for former Burnley and Man United goalkeeper to join #THFC.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2026
Move completed today with Dubravka set to be backup GK at Spurs behind Kinski. 🔃🇸🇰
Guglielmo Vicario to leave this summer. pic.twitter.com/OB5tEWGK1s
Sandro Tonali saga
Dubravka is not the only Newcastle favourite Spurs are looking to sign. Tottenham had a bid worth around £75million rejected for Sandro Tonali last week.
Toon chiefs value the Italian - who is also liked by Arsenal and Manchester City - closer to the £100million mark. Roberto De Zerbi is spearheading a rebuild in North London to avoid another relegation battle.
Tonali is viewed as the ideal playmaker for his engine room - although he will not come cheap. The midfielder’s agent, Beppe Riso, publicly claimed earlier this year that a move to Arsenal or Man City would be “likely” this summer.
A move to Spurs appears strange given the 17th-placed finish in consecutive campaigns. But they are certainly being aggressive in the market and, largely down to their stadium, can offer significantly higher wages than Newcastle.