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Talk around Tottenham‘s Destiny Udogie possibly returning to Italy is growing and AS Roma are keen on the transfer. The Giallorossi have already signed Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis. The Argentine replaces Zeki Celik, who joined Juventus on a free transfer after his Roma contract expired. Roma in the hunt for another wing-back option, as they look to improve that position under Gian Piero Gasperini. Sport Witness have covered how Tottenham’s Udogie has emerged as a target. The London side were appearing tough in their stance over a deal and there have now been developments. Player very interested in transfer Today’s print edition of Corriere dello Sport states that while Roma also see Inter Milan’s Luis Henrique as a target, they are struggling to sign him. An agreement with the Nerazzurri is not an issue, however, the player isn’t keen. The opposite is true for the Tottenham left-back, who has immediately given a ‘firm yes’ for a Roma transfer. The newspaper note that Spurs want €30m. Roma’s initial offer for Luis Henrique has been at €28m and this includes an initial loan. Il Romanista add more on their stance about Udogie. The Italian is seen as the perfect player for his system by Gian Piero Gasperini. The outlet believe Tottenham’s asking priceis €25m and not at €30m, which is giving the Giallorossi hope of a transfer. As a result, they are now working to make a formal move and are likely to offer an initial loan with an option to buy. Our take: Roma being over-optimistic Tottenham are about to lose Djed Spence to Inter Milan and have no real reason to sell another full-back option. Moreover, their valuation for Udogie is likely to be higher than €30m. The 23-year-old played an important role for Tottenham under Roberto De Zerbi last season. It proved key in their battle for survival and it is a sign that he will be vital next season too. That is exactly why it feels like Roma and the Italian press are being over-optimistic about a deal.