De Zerbi fights to keep Spence as Spurs plot big summer overhaul

Roberto De Zerbi is actively trying to convince right‑back Djed Spence to remain at Tottenham Hotspur, a move reported by the BBC today at 11:45. The Italian manager has made it clear that Spence features in his plans for the upcoming season.

De Zerbi, the Italian head coach of Tottenham, told the defender that he is part of the club’s blueprint and can expect substantial playing time next term. This reassurance comes as the club prepares for a new Premier League campaign.

Captain Cristian Romero appears set to depart, with reports indicating his exit is likely. The Argentine centre‑back’s future looks separate from the right‑back’s.

Both Spence and Romero have attracted interest from Internazionale, with Romero seemingly on a fast track to Milan. Spence, meanwhile, is also linked with Everton, but Tottenham aim to retain him for the North London side.

According to the BBC, De Zerbi is personally fighting to keep Spence at the club, underscoring his commitment to the player’s stay. The manager’s hands‑on approach highlights the importance he places on the defender.

De Zerbi emphasized that Spence will enjoy plenty of minutes on the pitch, reinforcing the player’s role in the squad’s future. This promise aligns with the manager’s broader vision.

Tottenham have already made significant summer signings, bringing in Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes, yet De Zerbi disclosed in Sydney that only sixty percent of the original plan has been completed. The club is currently in Australia preparing for the new season.

The aim is to avoid another disastrous campaign like the previous one, when Spurs narrowly escaped relegation under De Zerbi’s leadership. A new striker, Guiglielmo Vicario, is expected to leave, and the goalkeeper will lose his starting spot to Antonin Kinsky.