Inter’s chase for Tottenham’s Djed Spence sparks right‑flank hope

In the bustling corridors of Inter’s Milan headquarters, scouts pore over footage of Tottenham Hotspur’s Djed Spence, the 25‑year‑old English full‑back whose stock is soaring. Key reasons for the Italian giants’ interest include a cursed right flank and a player whose value has tripled in weeks. The Nerazzurri have not enjoyed a moment of respite since selling Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid earlier in the summer, leaving a void on the right side of defence. That departure has intensified the search for a reliable replacement. Marco Palestra was earmarked as the Dutchman’s long‑term successor, but the young Italian ditched Inter for a last‑minute move to Chelsea, much to Beppe Marrotta’s chagrin. The failed replacement heightened the urgency to act. Inter then agreed a €25 million deal with Union Saint‑Gilloise for Anan Khalaili, only for the Italian National Olympic Committee to deny him medical approval. The collapsed transfer added another layer to the right‑flank dilemma. Spence was once listed at €10 million when Genoa pursued him after a half‑season loan at the Luigi Ferraris stadium; his valuation has now tripled, and a €30–40 million fee is considered realistic. The price tag aligns with Inter’s willingness to invest in a proven talent.

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England face Argentina later tonight in the World Cup semi‑finals, and Spence, who earned his first cap just last year, has become a mainstay in Thomas Tuchel’s line‑up. His performances on the international stage have not gone unnoticed. Tottenham’s tumultuous fortunes over the past two seasons, highlighted by a Europe League triumph, have shone a positive light on several young players, with Spence delivering on either flank in both back‑four and back‑three systems. His versatility adds to his appeal. Injuries have rarely troubled him, apart from outer‑ligament damage that sidelined him for weeks during his loan spell at Leeds United. This durability makes him an attractive prospect for the Nerazzurri. Inter see a full‑back whose star is on the rise, someone who could fit the system Cristian Chivu prefers at either flank. A fee in the €30–40 million range is doable for the reigning Serie A champions, who are eager after successive late collapses. Securing Spence would strengthen Inter’s right side as they aim to defend their Serie A title, turning a coveted player into a key component of their future plans.