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Tottenham defender Djed Spence has been mentioned as an option for Liverpool this summer, and reliable journalist Ben Jacobs has provided a new update. The 25-year-old’s reputation is at its peak currently, following an impressive 2026 World Cup campaign with England, and a recent claim talked up the Reds’ interest in him: “Liverpool have an interest in Tottenham defender Djed Spence. Spence is said to be extremely receptive to the idea of a move to Liverpool. Andoni Iraola has defensive concerns around the current right-backs. Not the only name under consideration, so no clarity on whether it progresses, but definite interest even if downplayed.” Now, Jacobs has taken to X to give the latest on Spence’s situation, throwing cold water on Liverpool’s potential summer move for the versatile full-back: “Liverpool not currently working on Djed Spence. Spence is open to a move away from Spurs and has been offered to several clubs, but LFC are focused on other targets as it stands.” Djed Spence: One that got away for Liverpool? Opinion appeared to be split among Liverpool fans when it came to the Reds’ possible pursuit of Spence, with some rating him and others feeling he has been overhyped because of one good tournament. There is a lot to like about him, though, and he has been rated for some time, being lauded by former Arsenal centre-back Martin Keown in the past: “Djed Spence has really impressed me. He’s on his loan from Middlesbrough. He’s been sent away to clear his head. And he’s clearly doing that. He’s like a Rolls-Royce.” But on the flip side, there have been doubts over Spence’s attitude recently, rather than his talent, and he would likely cost a sizeable sum of money, considering the value of English players can often be bloated. Ultimately, he could have been a solid and versatile option for Liverpool, shining at both right-back and left-back at a time when they are short on options in those positions. The Reds’ recruitment team need to look into signing an alternative if Spence isn’t the man to come in, with supporters growing increasingly restless about a lack of business this summer.