The Premier League fights for the signing of Andriy Lunin

The Ukrainian goalkeeper wants to leave Real Madrid because he wants to be a starter and have more continuity.

Javier Parra Peña | 8 Jan 2026 | 02.00
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The Premier League is fighting for the signing of Andriy Lunin.
The Premier League is fighting for the signing of Andriy Lunin.

The 2026 winter transfer market has raised alarm bells at Real Madrid offices due to the growing interest coming from England for their backup goalkeeper. Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton have emerged as the main candidates to secure the services of Andriy Lunin, the 26-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper.

After a career overshadowed by Thibaut Courtois and various loan spells, the international goalkeeper seems to have reached a turning point in his professional life. The white club, which has always valued his professionalism, could facilitate a departure this January if the offers meet the financial expectations. With a contract extending until 2030, the move won't be easy, but the need for British clubs to strengthen their goalkeeping positions has accelerated formal contacts.

The ambition of Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton for the Ukrainian wall

Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton see the Madrid goalkeeper as a unique market opportunity to raise the competitive level of their squads between the posts. In North London, the team led by Ange Postecoglou is searching for a long-term guaranteed backup who can directly compete with Guglielmo Vicario.

Andriy Lunin's lack of minutes in LaLiga during this season has triggered his entourage to seriously consider proposals. Despite playing 64 official matches with the white jersey, most have been in secondary competitions or due to the absence of the Belgian starter. In Chamartín, the emergence of young talent Javi Navarro has altered the roadmap of the sports management, making a high-value transfer more appealing. Real Madrid has valued the goalkeeper at around 25 million euros, reflecting his potential and experience in high-pressure situations.

La Premier League se pelea por el fichaje de Andriy Lunin

The future of Andriy Lunin between London and the English coast

Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton are aware that Manchester United tried to sign him last summer, but the offer was considered insufficient. Now, with the player seeking more prominence, the requested price seems to align with the current reality of the Premier League market.

Nottingham Forest aims to solidify its project in the top tier with an internationally renowned goalkeeper who brings security in critical moments of the season. Meanwhile, Brighton aims to maintain its smart recruitment policy by adding a goalkeeper with great progression potential and excellent footwork. Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton must present convincing financial proposals for Florentino Pérez to authorize the departure of an exemplary professional who has never raised his voice. The current market valuation of 15 million euros on specialized portals falls short of the Madrid club's expectations in January.

Strategic exit from the Santiago Bernabéu

For Andriy Lunin, moving to the British Isles represents the ultimate challenge to prove that he can be the starting guardian of a project with consistent European aspirations. The Ukrainian goalkeeper has shown on every occasion that he possesses the reflexes and necessary personality to lead any top-level defense.

Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton will fiercely compete in the coming weeks to convince the player that their respective clubs are the ideal destination for his growth. The agreement seems to solely depend on who can put forward the 25 million euros demanded by the Madrid entity. The outcome of this operation will mark a pivotal move in the European goalkeeper landscape, paving the way for a new chapter for the Ukrainian. Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton have the final say in a negotiation promising to be one of the major sagas of this winter transfer market.

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