Tottenham reject Inter's €30m Spence bid and hold out for €35m
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Tottenham have turned down a €30 million offer from Inter Milan for winger Djed Spence, demanding closer to €35m for the English forward.
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Attributed to original sourceTottenham have rejected Inter’s €30m offer for Djed Spence, with the Premier League club holding out for €35m plus bonuses to sanction the full-back’s sale.
According to Tuttomercatoweb , relaying Sky Sport, the two clubs spoke again on Wednesday morning as they look to find common ground.
Spence has emerged as Inter’s choice to replace the departed Denzel Dumfries and, after the collapse of moves for Marco Palestra, who joined Chelsea, and Khalaili, who ran into a medical issue, is now the player closest to arriving at San Siro, with personal terms already agreed.
Marotta and Ausilio have tabled a total package of €30m, but Spurs, having initially asked for €45m, have signalled they could close at €35m plus bonuses. It is a figure Inter would rather not reach, though talks are ongoing.
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) Sales key to funding Inter’s Spence pursuit Bridging that gap may hinge on outgoings. Two names are central: Luis Henrique, who has attracted interest from Roma and is valued at around €30m, and Davide Frattesi, for whom a deal is reportedly in place with Lazio on a paid loan with an obligation to buy.
Sales of that kind would give Marotta and Ausilio the funds, and the squad space, to push the Spence deal over the line.
For Cristian Chivu, resolving the right flank has become a priority, with the coach having used makeshift options there through pre-season.
Spence, an England international fresh from a strong campaign, is the man Inter believe can fill the void, provided the two clubs can agree a price.
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What happened
Inter Milan have made an opening bid of €30 million for Tottenham's Djed Spence, which has been rejected by the North London club. Tottenham are holding out for a fee closer to €35m. The 25-year-old English winger has been on the periphery of Spurs' first team, and a sale would generate funds while reducing squad depth. Negotiations between the two clubs are reportedly ongoing, with a compromise fee likely needed to complete the deal before the transfer window closes.
Chance analysis
Spence is not a first-team regular for Tottenham, so a sale represents squad trimming rather than weakening the starting XI. However, losing a versatile wide player at a bargain price benefits Spurs financially. For Inter, adding a Premier League-proven wide player would add depth to their attacking options. The €5m gap is typically bridgeable in Serie A negotiations, so this deal has a reasonable chance of being completed.
If completed, Tottenham lose a squad winger for a decent fee while Inter gain Premier League-proven wide depth; minimal impact on either team's starting XI quality.
Spence is unlikely to be a key starter for Tottenham this season, so a completed transfer should not significantly affect their match predictions.