Inter Milan and Tottenham have reportedly moved close to an agreement over Djed Spence, with the fee now expected to land around £25.6 million plus bonuses, a lower figure than earlier in the window as talks have accelerated in the past day.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Inter believe a deal could be completed for under €40 million if Tottenham’s exit conditions shift from the higher figures discussed earlier in the summer. La Gazzetta dello Sport has separately reported that an agreement could be reached at approximately €30 million plus bonuses, with Spence expected to sign a four-year contract.
How Djed Spence’s Fee Has Moved Throughout The Window
The reported valuations have shifted repeatedly over the summer. Inter initially floated an offer in the region of €35 million, while Tottenham’s own position has ranged from a willingness to accept as little as £25 million up to a preferred figure closer to £34 million. Other reports at various points floated Tottenham’s overall demand as high as €45-47 million.
Inter’s current position appears shaped by all of those differing valuations. The most recent reporting suggests the two sides are now close to a deal at roughly £25.6 million plus bonuses, though the fee has proven genuinely fluid throughout this saga and could still move before anything is signed.
Why Inter Milan Want Djed Spence Now
Inter’s pursuit has been sharpened by the need to replace Denzel Dumfries, who departed for Real Madrid this summer, leaving a gap on the right side of their defence that Spence’s pace and tactical flexibility would fill. An earlier move for Anan Khalaili collapsed after a failed medical, pushing Inter back toward Spence as their primary target.
Liverpool have also been credited with genuine interest, monitoring the situation closely under Andoni Iraola as they continue searching for defensive reinforcements. Everton and Newcastle have been mentioned too, though neither has been described as making the same concrete progress as Inter.
Roberto De Zerbi’s Position On Djed Spence
According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham have proposed Spence to several clubs, including Inter, as they seek funds for further transfer business. The most consistent reporting throughout the summer suggests De Zerbi has told Spence directly that he isn’t part of his long-term plans, with Pedro Porro and Andy Robertson set to be his primary full-back options this season.
That picture differs from some earlier BBC reporting suggesting De Zerbi was attempting to convince Spence to stay and had told the player he was part of his plans. Whatever the earlier position was, the dominant and more recent reporting points toward Tottenham being open to a sale, with De Zerbi indicating any final decision on price would be handled by chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange rather than by him directly.
Where Djed Spence Stands On A Move To Inter Milan
Spence is interested in the move, according to Romano, and has been described in Italian reporting as being awaiting approval to travel to Milan, a sign that his side of the deal is progressing. Spence previously spent time on loan at Genoa and would reportedly be enthusiastic about a return to Serie A, where he could also access Champions League football, an opportunity that has been harder to come by behind Pedro Porro at Tottenham.
Inter’s discussions with Tottenham have also touched on Cristian Romero. Corriere dello Sport has reported on a potential €90 million double deal covering both Spence and Romero, with Romano noting that Romero has been offered as an option during the Spence discussions specifically.
What Happens Next With Djed Spence
The move is not yet complete. Romano has said Inter are preparing a bid if Tottenham’s conditions shift further, while Gazzetta has described an agreement as expected rather than finalised. Given how many times the reported fee has changed over the past month, the safest read is that talks are genuinely advanced, but nothing is signed until it’s signed.
