Tottenham Hotspur are in the closing phases of talks with Serie A side Inter Milan regarding the possible transfer of England full‑back Djed Spence. Negotiations have picked up speed as the two clubs work toward a deal that could be valued at as much as £30 million.
Spence is currently awaiting clearance to travel to Italy for his medical examination, a standard step before any final agreement can be signed. The English international faces a crowded battle for playing time at Spurs this season. On the left flank, Destiny Udogie and veteran Andy Robertson are both vying for the same position, while Pedro Porro has firmly established himself as the first‑choice right‑back. Given these circumstances, Spence’s prospects of regular starts look limited, making a move abroad an attractive option for both player and club.
Inter Milan, under their current sporting strategy, are looking to add a versatile wing‑back who can contribute both defensively and in attack. Spence has been on their radar for the entire summer, and after a failed attempt to secure Moussa Diaby from Al Ittihad, the Italian side have turned their focus back to the Tottenham defender. Their aim is to inject pace and width into a system that often relies on dynamic full‑backs to stretch opposition defenses.
Roberto De Zerbi, the Tottenham manager, has repeatedly emphasized that the club’s activity in the transfer market is far from over. Speaking to the Men in Blazers Network, he 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.” De Zerbi highlighted the importance of building a squad capable of competing at the top end of the Premier League after a season in which Spurs narrowly avoided relegation on the final day.
Financially, Tottenham have already invested heavily this campaign, spending roughly £237 million. Their record fees were broken twice with the acquisitions of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke arrived from Brighton for £52 million, while veteran goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, full‑back Andy Robertson and centre‑back Marcos Senesi joined on free transfers. Midfielder Micky van de Ven has also committed his long‑term future to the club, giving supporters hope that Spurs can soon challenge for higher league positions.
De Zerbi added, “The club has been great because they closed very, very important deals. I think we have not finished yet. We spent money, but other clubs spent the same or more in the past. To compete in the Premier League you need top‑level players.
The ambition of the owner, the board and the decision‑makers behind me is very high, so we have to find the conditions to build a stronger team than in previous seasons and compete again for the top of the table.” While Inter focus on Spence, Juventus are also active in the market. According to Sky Italy, the Turin club are interested in either Zion Suzuki or Tottenham’s young goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario on loan. Juventus are waiting for Paris Saint‑Germain to finalize Suzuki’s permanent move from Parma before pursuing a loan deal. Their secondary option, Vicario, has already been approached by the Juventus hierarchy to gauge Spurs’ willingness to let the Italian keeper go temporarily.
Juventus have been hunting for a new goalkeeper all summer, with Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez their primary target. However, Martinez’s agent, Gustavo Goni, told Sky Sports News that the Argentine keeper is happy at Villa, has not requested a move, and is focused on the upcoming season. Inter Milan are also rumored to be reviving interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.
Sky Italy reports that after Lazio reached a loan‑with‑option‑to‑buy agreement for midfielder Davide Frattesi, Inter see an opening to push for Jones. The 25‑year‑old Liverpool player, who has one year left on his contract, has been a top target for the Italian side, though a valuation gap between Inter and Liverpool has so far stalled progress. In summary, the transfer window remains bustling. Tottenham’s potential sale of Djed Spence to Inter could provide the English club with funds to reinvest, while giving Spence a clearer pathway to regular football.
Meanwhile, both Inter and Juventus continue to fine‑tune their squads, seeking the right pieces to elevate their ambitions domestically and in Europe. The coming weeks will reveal whether these negotiations culminate in completed deals or if further bargaining will be required.