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Tottenham ‘agree £17m transfer fee with Udinese for Destiny Udogie’ but defender will stay in Italy on loan for season


TOTTENHAM have reached an agreement with Udinese for full-back Destiny Udogie, according to reports.

The Italian, 19, enjoyed a breakout season in Serie A last term, making 35 appearances.

Destiny Udogie will spend the season on loan at UdineseCredit: Getty

His fine form has drawn interest from a host of top European clubs.

However, according to Fabrizio Romano, it is Antonio Conte’s Tottenham who have won the race for Udogie’s signature.

Spurs have reached an agreement with Udinese worth more than £17million.

Personal terms have also been agreed with the player.

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Udogie will not join Tottenham straight away however.

The left-back will spend the season on loan at Udinese to further his development.

The starlet will be the second young full-back to join Tottenham this summer.

Spurs also signed Djed Spence, 21, from Middlesbrough.

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Spence impressed while on loan at Nottingham Forest last term, helping the European Cup winners of old get promoted to the top flight for the first time in over two decades.

Spurs have also added Richarlison to Conte’s attacking ranks.

Ivan Perisic and Yves Bissouma have also added some much needed quality in midfield.

Spurs have started the season strongly, topping the table after matchweek one following a 4-1 win over Southampton.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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