Tottenham set Nicolo Zaniolo transfer deadline set as Antonio Conte receives loan boost
Here is your Tottenham Hotspur morning digest for Monday, August 8.
Destiny Udogie Sport News
Football rumours: Chelsea consider record-bid for defender Wesley Fofana
Chelsea are mulling a record-breaking offer for 21-year-old Leicester defender Wesley Fofana after having an initial £60million bid rejected, according to the Daily Mail. The paper writes the Blues are willing to go beyond £80m – the record fee for a defender set in 2019 when Leicester sold Harry Maguire to Manchester United.
Sky journalist: Tottenham now open talks to sign 'tenacious' player with elite physicality
Sky journalist Lyall Thomas has relayed some promising Tottenham Hotspur transfer news involving Udinese starlet Destiny Udogie.
Destiny Udogie gives Premier League hint amid Tottenham summer transfer links
Tottenham have already welcomed six new players to N17 this summer, but they may not be done yet. Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet and Djed Spence all followed Ivan Perisic in signing deals for Spurs.
Football rumours: Frenkie de Jong would prefer Chelsea over Manchester United
Metro reports Frenkie de Jong, who has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, would prefer to relocate to West London and join Chelsea rather than sign for Manchester United. Barcelona recently agreed a fee with United for the Dutch midfielder, 25, but the Red Devils have so far been unable to convince him to move to the north west.
Tottenham are hoping to sign £25m Udinese left back Destiny Udogie
Tottenham are trying for Udinese's highly-rated left back Destiny Udogie.
Meeting held: Tottenham enter talks for 'extraordinary' defender as Sky Sports news emerges
Tottenham Hotspur chief Fabio Paratici has held a meeting with agents in London as the Lilywhites now also eye an ‘extraordinary’ defender, according to Sky Sports.
Contact made: Paratici in Spurs talks to land "tenacious" £17m gem, he's "the future" - opinion
An update has emerged on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Destiny Udogie in the summer transfer window…