Key Takeaways:
- Last week, reports indicated Inter had reached a provisional agreement with Guglielmo Vicario, pending Tottenham’s approval
- On Tuesday, sources suggested Inter could instead empower Josep Martinez as their primary goalkeeper for the 2026-27 campaign
- Martinez, aged 27, has tallied eight appearances this season and will start in both the upcoming clash with Lazio and the Coppa Italia Final
Inter’s Goalkeeper Strategy in Flux for Upcoming Season
Recent reports from Italy have cast doubt over Inter’s previously anticipated signing of Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario, despite an understanding having been reached with the Serie A champions. The Nerazzurri are now contemplating the possibility of opting against securing Vicario this summer, with signs pointing towards increased trust in current second-choice keeper Josep Martinez ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Although the Italian international Vicario had reportedly settled on personal terms with Inter, the club were still awaiting final approval from Tottenham, who have set Vicario’s valuation at €20m.
🚨 Filip Stankovic-Inter, currently ZERO contacts.
Vicario has an agreement with Inter, but there is no agreement between the clubs.
Inter is considering the possibility of giving a serious chance to Pepo Martinez by pairing him with a second valuable goalkeeper.
— INTER TRANSFERS (@EnjoyInter) May 7, 2026
Shifting Priorities and the Transfer Budget
According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter’s management might choose to redirect their resources and instead look to reinforce other key areas of the squad. The Gazzetta dello Sport disclosed earlier this week that the Nerazzurri will have a transfer budget in the €40-50m range for the upcoming transfer window, potentially subject to further augmentation through player sales.
Potential Impact on Inter’s Goalkeeping Department
With Yann Sommer set to depart upon the expiration of his contract in June, Inter may install Martinez as their regular starter for the following campaign should the Vicario deal be abandoned. Notably, Martinez remains under close scrutiny, while Vicario is still considered a candidate for the role depending on transfer developments.
Transfer expert Matteo Moretto has indicated that Inter’s management is now weighing up whether to continue discussions with Tottenham or place their faith in Martinez as their principal option. Should Martinez take up the number one role, the club would still need to secure a high-calibre deputy, as remarked by Moretto.
Martinez’s Recent Experiences and Upcoming Fixtures
Josep Martinez, aged 27, is poised to start Inter’s next two matches against Lazio, first in the Serie A and subsequently in the Coppa Italia Final. Martinez joined Inter from Genoa in the summer of 2024 for a fee of €14m.
