Tottenham reignite their interest in West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone but face competition

Tottenham are back in the hunt for West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

The England international was lined up for a move to Antonio Conte’s side in January but Tottenham delayed pushing it through as they prioritised other areas instead.

Newcastle, West Ham and Southampton have all discussed the 29-year-old in recent months but Tottenham are now back in the mix as they look to secure a bargain deal for the end of the season.

Tottenham are targeting West Brom’s Sam Johnstone as backup to Hugo Lloris this summer

Johnstone, 29, is keen to boost his England chances and is eyeing a Premier League return

Rangers have also expressed their interest in signing the Preston-born goalkeeper as they seek a replacement for 40-year-old Alan McGregor.

Tottenham agreed a new contract extension with Hugo Lloris in January but want quality competition to put the France international under pressure and believe Johnstone can provide that.

Johnstone has made 33 league appearances in the Championship this season but has been unable to prevent Albion’s disappointing slide out of promotion contention. 

He had hoped to end his time at the Hawthorns with promotion back to the top flight but that now looks a remote possibility.

The Baggies are likely to consider a bid for the shot-stopper at the end of the campaign, when his contract expires. 

The Preston-born shot-stopper is also a target for West Ham, Newcastle and Southampton

Spurs’ current No.2 Pierluigi Gollini is expected to return to Atalanta following his loan move

Johnstone is hoping to be part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the World Cup in Qatar in eight months time. Moving to Spurs would certainly boost his chances.

Spurs currently have Pierluigi Gollini as back to Lloris, but Gollini, 27, is on-loan from Atalanta until the end of the season, with club unlikely to sign him on a permanent basis.