Further details emerge in Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Championship star

Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur will have a senior scout at West Bromwich Albion’s tie against Birmingham City this afternoon to watch target Sam Johnstone, as per a report from Football Insider.

The 29-year-old has been the subject of intense interest Premier League interest since the Baggies’ relegation from the top flight at the end of last term, with Manchester United and West Ham United’s interest in his services dating back to the summer.

Arsenal were also thought to be considering recruiting the England international before getting a deal for Aaron Ramsdale over the line, though Tottenham Hotspur are the north London side that have retained their interest after first being linked with the shot-stopper last year along with Southampton.

Interest doesn’t stop there though, with the Daily Mail reporting last month that Newcastle United had Johnstone on a four-man shortlist of goalkeeping targets ahead of the summer window.

He is available on a free transfer in the summer as things stand with the 29-year-old yet to sign fresh terms at The Hawthorns, potentially due to his current club’s second-tier status with Steve Bruce’s men unlikely to get back to the top tier at the first time of asking now as they continue to endure an underwhelming season.

This has potentially provided Spurs with a boost in the race to recruit him, previously putting a deal for the Englishman lower down their priorities in January but are now thought to be firmly back in the running to secure his signature.

The Verdict:

Spurs need to do their due diligence on the 29-year-old so it’s a wise decision for a scout to see him live in action – because he has endured a couple of wobbly moments this season.

Nonetheless, the shot-stopper was one of