Tottenham’s Djed Spence to Inter: Why deal could be key for both Spurs and the Nerazzurri | OneFootball

Serie A side Inter are all but set to seal a move for Tottenham’s Djed Spence, who will arrive at the Nerazzurri on a permanent transfer.

It would be his second stint in Italy, having previously spent a loan at Genoa when things weren’t going great for him at Tottenham.

Inter are paying €31 million plus bonuses for the Englishman, who also impressed at the World Cup for the Three Lions.

What do Inter get?

The deal comes at a point where the last few months have been fraught with uncertainty, when it comes to Inter’s wing-back areas. They missed out on several targets in January and in the summer and Spence is someone who can play on both sides.

Luis Henrique is on his way to Roma and he also acts as a direct replacement. He can also act as a back-up to Federico Dimarco and adds pace to the attack. He thrives on carrying the ball forward with pace and while his final ball isn’t always reliable, he could always be a key player to use off the bench.

He also comes at the peak of his powers. Character wise, he has grown quite a bit at Tottenham, becoming an important player at times. He has risen to fame when very few expected him to and a move to Inter is a deserved reminder of his journey not just at Spurs, but in his career.

Spurs getting good money

Tottenham fans have always been quick to point out Spence’s lack of consistency. Defensively, he could be suspect sometimes too. While playing as a pure wing-back will be a game-changer, Spurs are getting a good package.

This is a player who was deadweight in the squad two seasons ago. His personal journey has been great to see but he is someone who is largely replacement in the current Tottenham side. He isn’t first choice either, with Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro likely to take that role.

Spurs are still making a capital gain, which is good news. Moreover, they get the money which can unlock other attacking incomings like Folarin Balogun, Savinho or even Cody Gakpo.

Kaustubh Pandey – GIFN