Djed Spence Nears Tottenham Exit as Inter Talks Advance

What happened:

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Tottenham are prepared to allow Djed Spence to join Inter, according to The Guardian, with the move expected to cost around €30m, or £25.6m. The report says the England defender is keen on joining the Italian champions, but it stops short of saying the transfer is complete.

The timing matters because Spence signed a new four-year contract in north London at the start of last season, yet his pathway now appears narrower. The arrival of Andy Robertson from Liverpool has pushed him further down the pecking order, while Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro are expected to be Roberto De Zerbi’s preferred full-backs this season.

Why it matters:

For Tottenham, this would be a squad-shaping move rather than just a fringe departure. Spence started four games for England at the World Cup, including the semi-final against Argentina, so the market value being discussed reflects a player with recent high-level international exposure. If Spurs sell, they would be moving on from a defender with profile and contract security because the current tactical hierarchy points elsewhere.

That is a useful signal about De Zerbi’s likely setup. Udogie and Porro being described as the preferred full-backs suggests Spurs are not treating Spence as a central part of the first-choice rotation. Robertson’s arrival adds another senior option, making it harder to justify keeping a player who wants a move and could command a significant fee.

Tournament impact:

This is not a match result, but it has consequences for multiple competitions. Tottenham’s domestic and European campaigns depend on depth across the back line, and selling Spence would reduce one flexible option unless the squad is already considered covered. The counterpoint is that a €30m sale could give Spurs room to rebalance elsewhere before the season settles.

For Inter, the interest points to a club seeking another proven wide defensive option after winning the Italian title. A player with World Cup knockout-stage experience would arrive with tournament mileage, though adaptation to Serie A and Inter’s structure would still be part of the equation.

What to watch:

The next checkpoint is whether talks move from valuation and intent to agreement. The key unresolved pieces are the final fee, structure of the deal, and whether Tottenham line up any further defensive cover once Spence’s exit is formalised.

Confidence:

Confirmed by the source: Tottenham are prepared to let Spence join Inter, talks are active, the expected cost is around €30m, and Spence is believed to be keen on the move. Still requiring follow-up: whether the clubs reach a final agreement, whether personal terms are completed, and how Spurs adjust the squad after any sale.