[Luciano Spalletti is reportedly urging Serie A giants Juventus to complete a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur left-back Destiny Udogie](https://x.com/maugirzio_russo/status/2050516585073320255).
Juventus are keen to bolster their defensive options with a left-back this summer, and the 23-year-old has emerged as their primary target.
The interest carries a personal dimension: Spalletti handed Udogie his international debut during his tenure with the Azzurri, and the 67-year-old is said to retain a strong belief in the full-back’s qualities.
Udogie, who moved to Tottenham from Udinese, has a contract with Spurs until June 2030, giving the North London club considerable leverage in any negotiations.
However, Tottenham’s struggles throughout the 2025-26 season have raised the prospect of player departures at reduced fees, as the club seeks to create budget space for new manager Roberto De Zerbi to reshape the squad this summer, especially if the North Londoners fail to beat the drop.
From Spalletti’s perspective, the signing makes tactical sense. Even if Andrea Cambiaso remains at the club beyond the summer, Spalletti reportedly believes that another left-back option is necessary, and Udogie’s profile—attack-minded, technically assured, and already integrated into the Italian system—closely fits the Bianconeri’s needs.
Juventus’ squad is widely acknowledged to require significant reinforcement ahead of next season, and securing Udogie would represent a strong addition, [provided the left-back can overcome the injury problems that have plagued his recent campaigns](https://whiteheartlane.com/destiny-udogie-injury-throws-curveball-at-tottenham-as-relegation-battle-takes-fresh-twist/).
Whether Spalletti’s personal advocacy is enough to convince the Turin hierarchy to go all out could prove decisive in determining if the deal goes through.