Tottenham Hotspur versatile full-back Djed Spence is now the latest to be linked with a move away from north London as Spurs continue to fight relegation.
Tottenham Hotspur supporters are desperate for their side to avoid a drop to the Championship this season. As things stand, Spurs are far from safe, with West Ham United still breathing down their neck with two games remaining.
However, survival remains in Tottenham’s hands and, should the Lilywhites pick up four points from their final two fixtures, they will secure their Premier League status for next season.
With pressure mounting heading into the closing weeks of the campaign, uncertainty surrounding the club’s future is only continuing to grow.
Tottenham face Djed Spence concern amid Juventus interest
Unfortunately for Spurs, back-to-back slip-ups in the final games of the season, combined with West Ham outperforming them, would bring an end to Tottenham’s Premier League stay.
That would be disastrous for the Lilywhites, with relegation expected to have a major impact on the club. According to CaughtOffside, Spurs could lose versatile full-back Djed Spence should they drop into the Championship.
Spence has become an important part of Tottenham’s squad in recent seasons despite a difficult start to life in north London. It is now claimed that Juventus are keen on signing the defender this summer, although there could also be interest from English clubs.
However, sources close to Tottenham have reportedly ruled out a sale for Spence and several other key players, with the Englishman expected to expire in 2029.
Even so, many in the industry still anticipate player exits, and Spence is viewed as one of the more likely to depart.
Spurs may need player sales if relegation happens
Should Tottenham suffer relegation, the club could face revenue losses of around £261m, meaning there would be a clear need to sell players to ease pressure on the wage bill.
That is why Spence is being viewed as a sellable asset for Spurs this summer. It is further claimed Tottenham could consider a £34m (€40m) sale, while also removing his reported £87,000-per-week wages from the books – a cost-cutting measure which may become necessary if the club were to play in the Championship next season.