Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie was allegedly threatened at gunpoint in a dramatic street attack by a football agent - who was then arrested and bailed.
The 22-year-old, who played in their Champions League clash with Copenhagen on Wednesday night, is understood to have been targeted while walking with a friend on a busy north London street at the start of September.
It is understood the confrontation concerned Udogie's decision not to use the agent, who cannot be named for legal reasons.
Udogie joined Tottenham in 2022 and has continued to play regularly for the club since the incident, including an appearance from the bench in the win over West Ham just seven days later.
Daily Mail Sport reported the alleged attack on Monday, and now Udogie can be confirmed as the player involved.
The agent was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with the intent to cause fear of violence and is also under investigation over allegations of blackmail and making threats towards the star's friend. He has not been charged with any offence.
He was granted bail on September 9 but must not contact Udogie or visit Spurs' training ground.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that police were called at 11.14pm on Saturday, September 6 'to reports a man in his 20s had been threatened with a firearm on Cockfosters Parade, Barnet.
'Officers spoke to the victim and during the course of their investigation it was also reported another man in his 20s had also allegedly been blackmailed and threatened by the same individual.
'No injuries were reported in either incident. A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday, September 8 on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence. He has been bailed while inquiries continue.'
A Tottenham spokesperson said: ‘We have been providing support for Destiny and his family since the incident and will continue to do so. Given this is a legal matter, we cannot comment any further.’