Radu Dragusin

Ahead of Sunday’s crucial north London derby, exactly what will Spurs be missing from Udogie, and who is best suited to fill the void...?

A perfectionist who weighs his food, measures his sleep and goes to the gym before and after training, Dragusin is primed to play his part

Spurs were one of the few Premier League clubs to make a big January buy this time - is this a sign of things to come...?

Spurs will be delighted with the outcome as they land a new centre-back - but they may well hope the process runs smoother next time

Tottenham Hotspur have signed centre-back Radu Dragusin from Genoa. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Spurs had reached an agreement for the Romanian international, despite interest from Bayern Munich. Dragusin, 21, has signed a contract until 2030 and will wear the No 6 shirt. Djed Spence, meanwhile, has joined Genoa on loan as part of the deal. Spence will now have his third loan spell away from Tottenham following on from periods at Rennes and Leeds United. Spurs will pay Spence’s wages for the duration of his loan and Genoa hold a €10m option to buy the full-back. Spurs had...

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Genoa to sign centre-back Radu Dragusin. Despite competition from Bayern Munich, Spurs had an offer for the Romania international, 21, accepted by their Italian counterparts overnight. Dragusin is expected to travel on Wednesday morning ahead of completing the proposed move, in a deal that will see full-back Djed Spence go the other way on loan until the summer. The Athletic reported last week that Tottenham had opened talks with Genoa over a move for Dragusin, with negotiations centred around a £25million fee — including add-ons and a loan...