Euro Paper Talk: Exciting wing-back signing could be in Tottenham destiny amid intriguing subplot

Tottenham Hotspur admire another left wing-back in the shape of Destiny Udogie, while Chelsea could launch a move for a PSG centre-back who knows Thomas Tuchel and Thiago Silva well – all in Friday’s Euro transfer gossip.

DESTINY UDOGIE ADMIRED BY TOTTENHAM

Tottenham have identified Destiny Udogie as another target to strengthen them at left wing-back.

Ivan Perisic recently signed for Tottenham after his release from Inter Milan. The Croatian wide man will be used as a left wing-back by Antonio Conte following their reunion in north London.

It has been a position under scrutiny due to the inconsistency of Sergio Reguilon and inexperience of Ryan Sessegnon.

With the addition of Perisic, Spurs will be stronger. However, he is naturally a winger. So perhaps the club are looking to cover themselves further for the wing-back role.

According to Sky Sport Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, Tottenham have added themselves to the list of admirers for Destiny Udogie.

The 19-year-old spent the 2021-22 season on loan at Udinese from Hellas Verona. It proved to be something of a breakout campaign.

In his first season with Verona, he only managed six appearances, all in Serie A. After joining Udinese, though, he totalled 37 appearances, including 35 in the league.

Along the way, Udogie scored five goals and provided three assists. In turn, many clubs are looking at him as someone they can invest in.

No talks yet for Destiny Udogie

His future is now in Udinese’s hands after his successful loan spell. They are yet to receive any offer from Tottenham for the Italian, but the Premier League outfit do admire him.

Interestingly, Di Marzio also links Udogie with Inter as a potential successor to Perisic himself.

A contract until 2026 with Udinese is already in place for Udogie. However, they could turn a quick profit if any of his suitors step up their interest.

Tottenham are yet to open talks, as Di Marzio stated, but could be a club to keep an eye on in the race for Udogie.

CHELSEA READY TO REUNITE THIAGO SILVA DEFENSIVE PARTNER

Chelsea are considering a move for PSG centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, whom they could reunite with Thomas Tuchel. (Bild)

Arsenal have joined the race to sign Hellas Verona striker Giovanni Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone. (Tuttomercatoweb)

Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is of interest to Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, among others. (Corriere Dello Sport)

Bayern Munich have made an enquiry to Tottenham for Harry Kane as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski. However, the England captain is not for sale. (Alfredo Pedulla)

Chelsea have offered Kalidou Koulibaly a salary of €10m per season (£164,000 per week), but need to meet Napoli’s €40m asking price. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)

Ilkay Gundogan would prefer to join Barcelona or Juventus if he leaves Manchester City this summer. Both clubs are in contention to sign the midfielder. (Bild)

Manchester United and Juventus are leading suitors for Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio, while Liverpool are another option. However, he could opt to stay with his current club for the last year of his contract. (Mundo Deportivo)

ARSENAL EYE DOUBLE BELGIAN PREM SIGNING

Arsenal want to make a double Belgian signing by bringing in Youri Tielemans and Leandro Trossard this summer. (Voetbal Belgie)

Consequently, Granit Xhaka will be back on Roma’s radar if Arsenal sign Tielemans. (Corriere Dello Sport)

Chelsea are in a battle with PSG and Atletico Madrid for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, who could be sold in order for the Serie A side to take Romelu Lukaku back from the Blues. (Tuttomercatoweb)

Complications for AC Milan to sign Newcastle target Sven Botman has put Torino’s Gleison Bremer back on their radar. (MilanNews)

Wolves have an agreement in principle to sign Joao Palhinha from Sporting CP for €20m. However, Fulham are also willing to meet that asking price. (Record)

Aston Villa have received an official proposal from Trabzonspor for the transfer of Trezeguet. (Fabrizio Romano)

AND MORE EURO TRANSFER GOSSIP

Gennaro Gattuso wants to take Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko to Valencia. (Tuttomercatoweb)

Luka Jovic and Mariano Diaz will be sold this summer by Real Madrid, who won’t sign any attackers despite missing out on Kylian Mbappe. (Cope)

Inter Milan are keeping tabs on Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic in case PSG take Milan Skriniar from them. (Sky Sport Italia)

Borussia Dortmund will step up their pursuit of striker Sasa Kalajdzic following his holidays. (Bild)

Departing Real Madrid legend Marcelo has offers from Turkey, Qatar and the UAE to continue his career. (Marca)

Villarreal will be releasing former Tottenham defender Serge Aurier at the end of his contract. (AS)