The race for Djed Spence is now heating up, and Roberto De Zerbi has already informed the Tottenham full-back whether he is in his plans for next season.
Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware of the speculation linking Spence with a £25m move to Everton ahead of the new season.
Over the last few days, it has emerged that Inter Milan have also expressed an interest in the Tottenham defender, who has been extremely impressive at the World Cup for England.
As the 25-year-old prepares for a huge semifinal against Argentina, the race for his signature is now heating up.
Liverpool and Newcastle join race for Tottenham’s Djed Spence
TEAMtalk reveal that Inter have already held talks with the former Middlesbrough man’s representatives regarding a potential move to the San Siro this summer.
The Serie A club have allegedly even discussed the framework of a possible deal with Spence’s camp, and it is revealed that the player is open to a move to the Italian giants.
The Tottenham man’s tactical flexibility is one of the main attractions to the Nerazzurri, who have identified him as a player capable of helping them defend the Serie A title and compete in the Champions League.
However, they face competition for Spence from a trio of Premier League clubs, with Everton being joined in the race by Liverpool and Newcastle.
The Magpies and the Reds are both monitoring developments over the full-back’s future and remain attentive to his situation, but Inter are the only ones to take ‘concrete steps’ towards his signing.
What Roberto De Zerbi has told Spence about his future
TEAMtalk reveal that Spence has been informed by Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi that he is not part of his long-term plans and that he is free to explore opportunities elsewhere.
The England international is attracting growing interest as a result of his World Cup performances, and he is now actively assessing his options ahead of next season.
The website adds that Spence’s future ‘appears increasingly likely to lie away from North London’, as Tottenham continue their summer rebuild ahead of De Zerbi’s first full season in charge.