Overview
- Reports on Tuesday and Wednesday say Tottenham and Inter have held advanced negotiations and the likely fee is in the roughly £26–30m range, with the deal not yet finalised.
- Spence has signalled a clear preference for a move to Inter, a stance sources say has accelerated talks and made Tottenham more willing to sell.
- Tottenham’s decision is shaped by limited first-team chances for Spence this season, with Destiny Udogie, Andy Robertson and Pedro Porro competing for the full-back roles.
- Inter have prioritised a wing-back after failing to land Moussa Diaby and the departure of Denzel Dumfries, and they have reportedly told Spurs they have a strict budget ceiling of about €30m.
- Prior direct contact between the clubs during other negotiations helped speed progress, but negotiations still need formal approval from both clubs and the player before completion.