Inter closing in on agreement with Tottenham for England international Spence
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Inter Milan are nearing an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign England international right-back Djed Spence, with negotiations reportedly in advanced stages.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Inter are closing in on an agreement with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur for the permanent transfer of England international Djed Spence.
Reports Inter closing in on Djed Spence agreement According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport and various other outlets in Italy, Inter and Tottenham moved closer to an agreement for the versatile full-back, and the Nerazzurri are reportedly expecting to close a deal for a fee in the region of €30m plus bonuses.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JUNE 30: Djed Spence #25 of England participates in a drill during the England training session one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Swope Soccer Village on June 30, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Inter have been on the search for a new right wing-back to replace the departed Denzel Dumfries, whose release clause was activated by Real Madrid earlier this transfer window.
They had first attempted to strike a deal with Atalanta for Italy youngster Marco Palestra prior to his joining Chelsea , and Anan Khalaili had also been close to joining before issues arose during his medical .
More recently, there have been reports that Inter had circled back to Moussa Diaby , who has also been linked with the club in previous transfer windows.
But now, reports across Italy claim that Spence has returned to the top of Inter’s wishlist and that there has been progress in talks with Tottenham.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) There had been reports earlier this summer that Inter were keen on the England defender, but there were also suggestions that Tottenham would seek a fee in the region of €40m-€50m for the 26-year-old.
Tuesday’s reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the interest from Cristian Chivu’s side has never faded, and that they have been waiting for Tottenham to lower their asking price. Inter have also been waiting for Roberto De Zerbi to sanction the departure.
Meanwhile, there have also been reports that Inter could potentially sell right winger Luis Henrique to Roma this window for a fee in the region of €25m.
If that proves to be the case, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Nerazzurri could then look to bring in another profile at right wing-back, in addition to Spence.
If these deals do come off, it is a sign that the Nerazzurri have effectively given up on their pursuit of Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero, who instead appears close to joining Atletico Madrid.
Abandoning the Romero pursuit could also potentially open up the possibility of Benjamin Pavard staying with the squad for the 2026-27 season following his season on loan with Marseille. The Nerazzurri have been looking at moving the Frenchman on this window.
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What happened
Inter Milan are closing in on a deal to sign Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur. Spence, an England international who plays primarily as a right-back, is reportedly in advanced negotiations between the two clubs. The move would give Inter additional depth and competition in the right-back position. Spence has struggled for game time at Tottenham since joining the club, and a move to Serie A would provide him with a fresh opportunity to establish himself at a top European club.
Chance analysis
This is a depth-signing for Inter rather than a marquee move. Spence has been a peripheral figure at Tottenham and will primarily provide rotation and competition at right-back. For Inter, this addresses a squad depth need without significant financial outlay. For Spurs, it represents a chance to recoup some value on a player who has not featured in their plans. The move has limited impact on Inter's starting XI quality but improves overall squad options.
Inter gain right-back depth; Tottenham offload a fringe player. Minimal immediate impact on either club's competitive standing.
Inter's defensive depth improves with a backup right-back; minimal impact on match predictions unless injury crisis hits the position.