Tottenham’s reported interest in Anatoliy Trubin is now being accompanied by something equally important – a price.
After the Benfica goalkeeper’s recent comments about Roberto De Zerbi sparked discussion in Portugal, fresh reporting now suggests exactly what it could take to tempt the Lisbon club into a sale.
According to Correio da Manhã, Benfica are willing to discuss Trubin’s departure for a fee in the region of €40m (£34m).
The report adds that several English clubs are interested in the 24-year-old. In fact, Tottenham are among them.
That represents a notable development because earlier reports had focused largely on Spurs’ admiration for the player. Also, the move could be linked to Guglielmo Vicario’s future.
Now there appears to be a clearer picture emerging from Portugal.
Would Spurs go that far?
The more interesting question may now be whether Tottenham, or any other English club, are willing to meet Benfica’s valuation.
Correio da Manhã suggest the asking price is currently discouraging interested clubs.
But Tottenham paid £17.2m (€19m) to sign Vicario from Empoli in 2023, and while the Italian has had strong moments, it is difficult to argue he has fully solved the club’s long-running goalkeeping question.
Spurs have continued to face uncertainty in the position. Moreover, recent reports linking Vicario with a potential exit suggest the club may already be considering another reset.
Spending roughly double that amount on Trubin would obviously represent a significant gamble. However, the Benfica goalkeeper arrives with stronger recent numbers, Champions League experience and a growing reputation on the European stage.
At 24, he is also younger than Vicario was when Tottenham signed him. A fee around £34m (€40m) would be substantial, but it may not look quite as risky when viewed against the profile Spurs would be buying.
Benfica, however, have little reason to rush. The goalkeeper remains under contract until 2028, and has enjoyed another strong season in Lisbon. In Liga Portugal he conceded only 20 goals in 32 matches, kept 13 clean sheets and recorded a 75.5% save percentage.
Whether Spurs or any Premier League club is prepared to go that high is the next question.
