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Tottenham reject Juventus loan bid for the 29yo as Spurs demand mandatory purchase clause. According to a report from Football Italia, citing initial details from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tottenham Hotspur have officially turned down a loan proposal from Serie A giants Juventus for Italian international goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The Italian club approached the Premier League side seeking a temporary season-long agreement to bring the twenty-nine-year-old shot-stopper back to his homeland. However, Tottenham quickly rejected the advance because the proposed deal structure did not satisfy their financial conditions, specifically failing to guarantee a permanent transfer at the conclusion of the loan period. The major obstacle preventing progress between Tottenham and Juventus comes down to the precise terms of the agreement. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and the club hierarchy are adamant that any temporary deal for Vicario must feature a mandatory obligation-to-buy clause. This requirement would ensure that Juventus are contractually bound to purchase the goalkeeper permanently at an agreed fee next summer. Conversely, Juventus remain reluctant to enter into such a heavy financial commitment, preferring instead a standard loan or a non-binding option-to-buy that preserves their budgetary flexibility. As a result of this fundamental disagreement over the transaction framework, discussions between North London and Turin have hit a firm stalemate. Vicario’s Position Under Roberto De Zerbi Guglielmo Vicario’s future at Hotspur Way has come under significant scrutiny following the arrival of head coach Roberto De Zerbi. While Vicario was a mainstay in the starting lineup after joining from Empoli in twenty twenty-three, De Zerbi’s tactical system prioritizes specific distribution traits from the back, leading to a shift in the goalkeeping hierarchy. Recognizing that his regular playing time could be reduced in the upcoming campaign, Vicario is understood to be open to a return to Serie A. Securing consistent first-team minutes remains a critical priority for the Italian keeper as he seeks to protect his starting position within the national team squad. With Tottenham holding firm on their demand for a guaranteed purchase, the ball is now in Juventus’s court. The Bianconeri must decide whether to alter their proposal to include an obligation clause or pivot toward alternative goalkeeping targets before the summer transfer window closes. Unless one of the clubs alters its stance in the coming days, Vicario will remain at Tottenham to fight for his place in De Zerbi’s squad.