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Destiny Udogie has been linked with a move to Manchester City this summer
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Manchester City have expressed a strong interest in talented Tottenham Hotspur left-back Destiny Udogie ahead of a potential move for the Italian this summer. Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg understands the Sky Blues will be in the market for a new marquee left-back signing this summer – with youngster Nico O’Reilly currently starting in the position.
City already have Josko Gvardiol in their ranks but have recently moved the Croatian over to centre-back while Rico Lewis is seen primarily as a right-back despite covering on the left on occasion. Tottenham, however, are keen to do everything they can to keep the former Udinese man on board with his existing contract running until 2030.
Plettenberg explained via X: “Understand Tottenham definitely want to keep Destiny #Udogie for the upcoming season. He is considered a key player in their squad planning, which is why there is currently no price tag – despite interest from several top clubs. Instead, the club are more likely to consider signing a back-up for the 22 y/o left-back. His contract runs until 2030.”
Why Man City want Destiny Udogie
Manchester City are experiencing their most difficult season to date under Pep Guardiola and a great deal of that is down to their lack of stability in defence. Last season’s champions have leaked 42 goals in 32 games in the league this season, and have struggled to name a consistent back-line due to a combination of injuries and poor form.
Age is catching up with a number of City’s senior stars and there is a growing feeling around the Etihad that the club need to plan for the future to climb the league table.
Destiny Udogie is not yet the finished product but is viewed as a player with a high ceiling at 22-years-of-age, having enjoyed two excellent seasons at Udinese and a solid debut season at Spurs where he was nominated for the Young Player of the Year award last term. The left-back has not hit the same heights this term after succumbing to injury on occasion, but remains highly rated due to his pace, overlapping runs and physicality.
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Football Insider reported earlier today that Man City will entertain offers for James McAtee as they do not view him among the options to replace Kevin de Bruyne.Tottenham were heavily linked with McAtee in January as per Graeme Bailey, and are believed to be admirers of the midfielder that was once described as ‘special’ by Pep Guardiola.
McAtee is also 22-years-old and is capable of playing in a wide variety of midfield positions. He won the FA Youth Cup with City in 2020, won the Academy Player of the Year in 2021, and in 2023 was awarded Sheffield United’ Player of the Season after helping the team to promotion from the Championship in a season-long loan spell.
The England Under-21 international could potentially offer Spurs an alternative to James Maddison in the creative midfield position and would add valuable depth in an injury crisis. He too has high potential, having scored seven in 24 games as would offer Spurs something different in their quest to climb the ladder next term.