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Tottenham are on the verge of signing Udinese left-back Destiny Udogie on a five-year deal with the highly-rated Italy youth star set to stay with the Serie A side on loan for the season

Tottenham Hotspur are closing on a £21million deal for Udinese left-back Destiny Udogie.

The 19-year-old Italy U21 international is regarded as one of the best up and coming full-backs playing in Europe but Spurs are ready to sign him on a five year contract and allow him stay in Italy on loan.

While Fiorentina and Villarreal remain keen on Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.

Udinese star Destiny Udogie is on the verge of becoming Spurs' seventh signing of summer

The defender, who has been tipped for a call-up to the full Italy squad having already played for the Under-21s, made 35 appearances in Serie A for Udinese last season, scoring five goals.