Roberto De Zerbi has spoken directly to Djed Spence about his future, telling the full-back he is not part of his long-term plans at Tottenham, and that Spence is free to explore opportunities elsewhere – with Inter Milan, Everton, Liverpool and Newcastle all now in the picture.
According to TEAMtalk, De Zerbi has spoken directly to Spence about his future, and the message was unambiguous: the 25-year-old does not figure in the manager’s plans for next season. With Spence attracting attention on the back of his World Cup performances, Tottenham’s position appears to be that they are willing to move him on.
TEAMtalk also reports that Spence is now actively assessing his options, and that his future is being described as increasingly likely to be away from North London as De Zerbi shapes his squad ahead of his first full season in charge. Spurs have set an asking price in the region of £25m – a figure that has already given Everton pause for thought, as we covered when the Everton interest first emerged.
Inter Lead, But Premier League Clubs Are Watching
Of the clubs circling, Inter Milan are furthest forward. TEAMtalk states the Nerazzurri have already held talks with Spence’s representatives and discussed the framework of a potential deal, with the player open to a move to the San Siro. Inter’s interest is driven in part by Spence’s tactical flexibility – a useful asset for a club defending a Serie A title and competing in the Champions League.
Everton remain interested but baulk at Spurs’ valuation. Liverpool and Newcastle are also monitoring the situation, though neither has taken what TEAMtalk characterises as concrete progress – that distinction belongs to Inter alone at this stage.
What It Means for De Zerbi’s Rebuild
TEAMtalk’s report indicates De Zerbi spoke directly to Spence about his future. If the manager has told Spence to find a new club, that tends to be how it ends.
Whether Spurs hold out for the full £25m or accept something closer to what the market will actually bear is the next question. A busy summer rebuild gives the club reason to want clean, decisive outcomes on players surplus to requirements – and on this one, at least, the manager’s position is now clear.
