Inter have already made decision on Tottenham and England defender Spence | OneFootball

Inter’s search for an heir to Denzel Dumfries is set to continue, as reports in Italy indicate that the Nerazzurri will not be following through with a deal for Tottenham Hotspur and England defender Djed Spence.

Spence unlikely for Inter at €47m

The 25-year-old former Genoa loanee impressed with his performances at the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Tuchel and had emerged as a potential transfer option for Inter this summer. The Nerazzurri are still in need of a new right wing-back to replace Dumfries, whose release clause was activated by Real Madrid earlier this summer.

However, according to Sport Mediaset’s Orazio Accomando, Inter have decided against proceeding with a deal for Spence for the time being at least.

Wednesday’s update claims that Tottenham are seeking a fee in the region of €47m (£40m) for the Englishman this summer, which is expected to be too much for Inter if they are to bring in several new recruits during the off-season.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Finding a new right wing-back is proving to be a difficult task for Cristian Chivu’s side. Italy talent Marco Palestra was the priority target at the beginning of the window, but a €60m offer from Premier League side Chelsea ruled out any possibility of a move to San Siro.

Inter had also agreed a deal with Union Saint-Gilloise for right winger Anan Khalaili, but this deal collapsed due to concerns surrounding the player’s medical. For now, the search continues.