Tottenham Hotspur are in the closing stages of talks with Serie A side Inter Milan regarding the possible transfer of England full‑back Djed Spence. Negotiations have accelerated in recent days, and the two clubs are reportedly working toward a deal that could reach as much as £30 million.
Spence is currently awaiting clearance to travel to Italy for a medical examination, which would be the final procedural step before any contract is signed. The move comes at a time when Spence's prospects for regular first‑team action at Tottenham have become increasingly limited.
This season the Spurs have a crowded left‑back department, with Destiny Udogie and Andy Robertson both vying for the same position, while Pedro Porro has firmly established himself as the preferred right‑back. As a result, the club is prepared to let the young Englishman seek a new challenge where he can play more consistently. Inter Milan have been actively searching for a versatile wing‑back who can contribute both defensively and offensively, and Spence fits that profile perfectly. He has been high on the Italian side's wish list throughout the summer, and after a protracted pursuit of Al Ittihad forward Moussa Diaby fell through, the club has turned its attention back to the Spurs defender.
The Italian side believes that Spence's pace, technical ability and defensive discipline would add a new dimension to their back line. Roberto De Zerbi, the newly appointed Tottenham manager, has repeatedly stressed that the club’s activity in the transfer market is far from over. Speaking to the Men in Blazers Network, De Zerbi said, "We have not finished yet with the players who will arrive. We are looking forward to starting another season with different ambitions and, hopefully, different results." He added that the board and the owner are determined to invest in quality players to build a squad capable of challenging for higher positions in the Premier League.
Tottenham have already spent a significant sum this window, roughly £237 million, breaking their transfer record twice with the acquisitions of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali. Dutch centre‑back Jan Paul van Hecke arrived from Brighton for £52 million, while veteran goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, full‑back Andy Robertson and centre‑back Marcos Senesi were signed on free transfers. Midfielder Micky van de Ven also committed his long‑term future to the club, giving supporters hope that Spurs can soon push for a top‑half finish rather than fighting relegation.
De Zerbi emphasized the importance of strategic spending, noting that while Spurs have invested heavily, other clubs have matched or exceeded those figures. "To compete in the Premier League you need a certain level of players," he explained. "The ambition of the owner, the board and the decision‑makers behind me is very high, so we must create the conditions to build a stronger team than in previous seasons and contend for the top of the table." In other transfer news, Juventus are reportedly interested in securing a loan deal for either Japan’s promising goalkeeper Zion Suzuki or Tottenham’s own Guglielmo Vicario.
According to Sky Italy, Juventus will wait for Paris Saint‑Germain to finalise Suzuki's permanent move from Parma before exploring a loan option. Their alternative target, Vicario, is said to have already been approached by the Turin club for a temporary stay at Juventus. Juventus have been on the hunt for a new goalkeeper all summer, with Aston Villa’s Emi Martínez topping their wish list.
However, Martínez’s agent Gustavo Goni told Sky Sports News that the Argentine keeper is happy at Villa, has not expressed a desire to leave, and is focused on the upcoming season. Inter Milan are also rumored to be preparing a fresh bid for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.
Sky Italy reports that after Lazio reached a preliminary agreement with Inter to bring in midfielder Davide Frattesi on an initial loan—complete with an option‑to‑buy that becomes an obligation under certain conditions—Inter now have the financial flexibility to pursue Jones. The 25‑year‑old has one year remaining on his contract at Anfield, and a valuation gap between Liverpool and Inter has complicated talks this summer.
Overall, the transfer market remains highly active, with clubs across Europe juggling multiple targets as they aim to strengthen their squads ahead of the new campaign. Tottenham’s potential sale of Spence to Inter, Juventus’s goalkeeper pursuits, and Inter’s interest in Curtis Jones all illustrate the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of modern football negotiations. Fans will be watching closely as these stories develop, hoping for outcomes that will improve their teams' prospects for the upcoming season.