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title: "Tottenham: Paratici now holds ‘extraordinary’ defender talks"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-06-15T18:35:33Z"
modified: "2022-06-15T18:35:33Z"
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# Tottenham: Paratici now holds ‘extraordinary’ defender talks

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) chief Fabio Paratici has held a meeting with agents in London as the Lilywhites now also eye an ‘extraordinary’ defender, according to Sky Sports.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs set for busy summer…

Having already confirmed both Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster on Bosman deals, with a third in [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) star Yves Bissouma reliably believed to be following them, it appears Spurs are showing no lack of ambition.

A full-back signing could well be next on the agenda for manager Antonio Conte as the north Londoners remain[heavily linked](https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1536450511544672256) with a Middlesbrough starlet Djed Spence.

Spurs have apparently been[locked in talks](https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1536450511544672256) over the 21-year-old, but according to Sky Italy (via [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre)), he may not be the only exciting wing-back on both Conte and Paratici’s agenda.

### The Latest: Paratici holds talks…

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

The broadcast giant’s [Lyall Thomas](https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1536450146246053888), sharing a [development](https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre) in the last 48 hours, now claims that Paratici has met with the agents of Udinese left-back Destiny Udogie.

It is claimed that the exciting teenager’s representatives have been in London as they also work to lower their client’s valuation.

### The Verdict: Get it done?

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Conte would ideally like two full-back signings according to[Dan Kilpatrick](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfers-bastoni-bremer-kostic-perisic-carrasco-tielemans-jesus-b1002640.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1653590315), one for each flank, and we believe Udogie would be a brilliant candidate.

Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig recently raved over the 19-year-old’s sky high potential, calling the defender ‘versatile’ with ‘superb technique’ and ‘great positional sense’ ([Facebook)](https://www.facebook.com/FootballTalentScout/posts/2576288645835914).

Udogie’s former manager, Gabriele Cioffi, branded the talent ‘[extraordinary](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/udinese-cioffi-orgoglioso-dei-ragazzi-samardzic-e-stato-straordinario-come-soppy-e-udogie-1635081)‘ alongside Serie A teammates Lazar Samardzic and Brandon Soppy.

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These plaudits point to a transfer target who stands out as one of Italian top flight’s most promising players and a potential coup for Spurs.

***In other news: ‘In negotiations’ – Sky reporter shares yet more transfer news out of Tottenham, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-sky-reporter-confirms-negotiations-for-conte-target/)***