Destiny Udogie is a quality left-back for Tottenham Hotspur who can also operate on the left side of midfield. Unfortunately, he has been troubled with a knee problem this season and is currently out with a hamstring issue.
Udogie has made just 10 Premier League appearances so far this season and has provided one assist. In his absence, Djed Spence, who is a right-footed full back, has operated on the left side of defense.
The left-back position is of concern for Tottenham. football.london has reported that "Either now or in the summer, a natural left-back will be sought to balance the squad and provide competition for the injury-prone Destiny Udogie."
Spence has performed well this season and is now an established England international. His versatility in being able to operate on either flank makes him a huge asset for club and country. However, having him at left-back thins out Spurs' options on the right, where the attack-minded Pedro Porro operates.
Ben Davies is still an option for Spurs at left-back. However, he is now more of a center-back as he is 32 years old.
Who could Tottenham Hotspur sign to compete with Destiny Udogie?
The dream signing for Tottenham Hotspur at left-back is Nathaniel Brown of Eintracht Frankfurt. However, he has been linked with other top clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Arsenal.
Brown is only 22, but has been a key player for Frankfurt since joining them permanently from FC Nürnberg. This season, Brown has scored once and made three assists in 15 Bundesliga games. He has also set up two goals in six Champions League games.
It is no mean feat to play for Germany, and Brown already has two caps for his country. He is a very attacking left-back who can also play left-midfielder and as a left-winger.
Another defender Spurs have been linked with is Konstantinos Koulierakis. However, he is a center-back. He has been a key part of Wolfsburg's defence this season, where he has missed just one Bundesliga game. Interestingly, the Bundesliga appears to be where Tottenham is looking right now for recruits.
Brown would not come cheaply, as he is contracted to Frankfurt until 2030. However, in a post-Daniel Levy era at Spurs, Tottenham are expected to loosen the purse strings. They won the Europa League last season, which ended a 17-year trophy drought. Spurs need to build on this success.