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title: "Tottenham in talks to sign ‘tenacious’ defender for Conte"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-in-talks-to-sign-tenacious-defender-for-conte/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-06-17T10:40:03Z"
modified: "2022-06-17T10:40:03Z"
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# Tottenham in talks to sign ‘tenacious’ defender for Conte

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) are currently in ‘talks’ to sign a ‘tenacious’ defender for manager Antonio Conte, according to a report from Italy.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs busy…

Amid all the noise surrounding [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) star Yves Bissouma and his [move to Spurs,](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1537572993441968129) it is reliably believed that the Lilywhites are [not slowing down there.](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1537572993441968129)

Conte and transfer chief Fabio Paratici have [allegedly earmarked more potential signings](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1537572993441968129) at Hotspur Way this summer with links having surrounded a possible new wing-back.

As per [The Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfers-bastoni-bremer-kostic-perisic-carrasco-tielemans-jesus-b1002640.html), Tottenham’s head coach would ideally like one new full-back for each flank, both on the right and on the left.

### The Latest: Tottenham ‘talks’ ongoing…

Now, according to a report by Corriere dello Sport (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/agents-continue-talks-tottenham-young-defender-player-multiple-options/)), it appears the north Londoners are well and truly aiming to make Conte’s wish a reality.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-developments-2/)

The Italian newspaper claims Tottenham are in negotiations to sign Destiny Udogie from Udinese as the player’s agents ‘continue their talks’ with both Spurs and Serie A giants Juventus.

### The Verdict: Get it done?

The 19-year-old appears to be emerging as Serie A’s hottest defensive sensation, as backed by glowing endorsements from Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, who believes the defender is a physical specimen.

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He claims Udogie has many fine attributes, including his reputation as ‘hard working’ and a ‘tenacious tackler’ with ‘top pace and physicality’ – not to mention ‘superb’ technique[(Facebook)](https://www.facebook.com/FootballTalentScout/posts/2576288645835914). The youngster averaged 1.8 tackles per game in Serie A this season while providing nine direct goal involvements ([Whoscored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/401044/Show/Iyenoma-Udogie)).

We believe the left-wing-back may well be a fine option for Conte at Spurs and reliable reporters like[Gianluca Di Marzio](https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-tottenham-udogie-news-9-giugno-2022) back that Tottenham are certainly in the mix for his signature.

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***In other news: ‘It is understood…’ – Sky Sports share major live TV transfer news out of Tottenham! Find out more[here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-sky-sports-share-big-bissouma-news-live-on-tv/)***