Spurs Support Udogie After Alleged Gun Threat

Tottenham opportunity they are supporting Destiny Udogie aft confirming nan Italy defender was allegedly threatened pinch a weapon by a shot agent.

On Monday, BBC Sport reported an unnamed Premier League footballer was targeted successful London connected 6 September.

Another man is besides alleged to person been blackmailed and threatened by nan aforesaid individual during nan incident successful question. No injuries were reported.

The Metropolitan police, who are investigating, said a 31-year-old man was arrested connected 8 September connected suspicion of possession of firearms pinch intent, blackmail and driving without a licence. He has been bailed while enquiries continue.

In a connection connected Tuesday, Spurs said: "We person been providing support for Destiny and his family since nan incident and will proceed to do so. Given this is simply a ineligible matter, we cannot remark immoderate further."

The 22-year-old Udogie joined Spurs from Udinese for £15m connected a five-year woody successful nan summertime of 2022, earlier instantly returning to nan Serie A nine connected a season-long loan.

He returned to Tottenham for nan commencement of nan 2023-24 run and has made 76 appearances for nan club.

The Italian has played 10 times this season, including Tuesday night's 4-0 triumph complete Copenhagen successful nan convention shape of nan Champions League.