Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to allow Djed Spence to join Inter, with the England defender expected to cost around €30m (£25.6m). Spence – who started four games at the World Cup, including the semi-final against Argentina – has fallen further down the pecking order at Spurs after the arrival of Andy Robertson from Liverpool. He signed a new four-year contract in north London at the start of last season but is believed to be keen on joining the Italian champions, with Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro expected to be Roberto De Zerbi’s preferred full-backs this season.
What happened?
Talks are ongoing over a fee for the 26-year-old as Inter search for a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, who joined Real Madrid this summer. But personal terms are not believed to be an issue and an agreement is likely to be reached that will see Inter pay only slightly more than the £20m fee Spurs paid to sign Spence from Middlesbrough in 2022.
Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur
Spence's potential departure would be a significant blow to Spurs, who have already spent almost £240m this summer on new players, including Sandro Tonali for a club-record £92.5m. The arrival of Andy Robertson has pushed Spence further down the pecking order, and it seems unlikely that he will be able to break back into the team.
What comes next?
Spurs have confirmed that Micky van de Ven has signed a new five-year contract, and the club are expected to continue their transfer business in the coming weeks. With the Premier League season just around the corner, Spurs will be looking to strengthen their squad and challenge for a top-four finish.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 17th in Premier League, 41 pts, 10W-11D-17L from 38 games, recent form WLDWW. Goals this season: 48 scored, 57 conceded (-9 goal difference). Title race: 44 points behind leaders Arsenal.
