Tottenham star Destiny Udogie closing in on Juventus move as Spurs exodus gathers pace: report

Tottenham Hotspur’s turbulent season could soon claim another high-profile departure, with left-back Destiny Udogie emerging as a prime summer target for Juventus, according to Calciomercato IT. The 23-year-old, who has featured 20 times for Spurs across all competitions this campaign, is reportedly viewed in Turin as the ideal replacement for out-of-form full-back Andrea Cambiaso.

Juventus have slapped a €40 million valuation on Cambiaso, attracting interest from clubs in Italy and overseas, and should the 24-year-old move on, Udogie tops the Bianconeri’s shortlist. Spurs invested €18 million to prise the Italy U21 international from Udinese in 2022 and tied him to a contract that runs until 2030, handing the north Londoners significant leverage in any negotiations.

Interim Tottenham boss Igor Tudor, appointed after Thomas Frank’s dismissal earlier this month, is primarily tasked with preserving the club’s Premier League status. With Spurs languishing in 16th place—only five points above the relegation zone—the prospect of missing out on European football for a second consecutive season has intensified speculation over a squad overhaul.

Udogie’s potential exit is just one thread in a wider narrative. Club captain Cristian Romero continues to be courted by Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, while centre-back partner Micky van de Ven has attracted Liverpool and Real Madrid. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, meanwhile, is reportedly on the radar of both Inter Milan and Juventus.

Whether Spurs sanction a defensive clear-out may hinge on financial necessity as much as footballing strategy. European qualification looks improbable, and player sales could be required to offset lost revenue. Yet whoever assumes the managerial reins permanently this summer will be reluctant to dismantle a back line that, on paper, remains one of the squad’s strongest units.

For the deal to materialise, two key hurdles remain: Udogie’s willingness to return to Serie A after two years in England, and Tottenham’s readiness to cash in on a home-grown talent whose best years likely still lie ahead.