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Djed Spence is closing in on a move from Tottenham Hotspur to Inter Milan in a deal worth around €30–31.5 million, equivalent to roughly £25.6–27 million. Multiple reliable sources, including The Athletic, The Guardian, ESPN and Fabrizio Romano, have confirmed that talks between the clubs are advanced, with a verbal agreement reported on 12 August 2026. Spence, the versatile England full-back, is keen on the switch and has already agreed personal terms with the Serie A champions. Inter require a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, who departed for Real Madrid earlier in the summer. The 26-year-old’s ability to operate effectively on either flank, combined with his prior Serie A experience during a loan spell at Genoa, makes him an attractive target for the Nerazzurri. Squeezed Out At Tottenham At Tottenham, Spence’s path to regular first-team football has narrowed under head coach Roberto De Zerbi. Pedro Porro remains the preferred right-back, while Destiny Udogie and new arrival Andy Robertson compete for the left-back role. With Spurs not competing in European competitions this season, De Zerbi is understood to be open to allowing Spence to leave in search of consistent minutes. From Middlesbrough To The World Cup Spence joined Tottenham from Middlesbrough in 2022 for a fee of up to £20 million. After loan spells at Rennes, Leeds United and Genoa, he established himself in north London and earned a surprise call-up to England’s 2026 World Cup squad, where he started several matches, including the semi-final against Argentina. His performances raised his profile significantly. Sell-On Clause And Rival Interest Middlesbrough are expected to receive a percentage of any profit through a sell-on clause. While Premier League clubs such as Everton, Liverpool and Manchester United had previously shown interest, Inter have emerged as the clear frontrunners. As of mid-August 2026 the transfer has not been officially completed, but the two clubs appear close to finalising the move that would see Spence return to Italian football.