Transfer News: Tottenham Hotspur could miss out on signing Djed Spence
According to The Guardian, Tottenham Hotspur could miss out on signing Djed Spence. Middlesbrough are getting ‘irritated’ by the lack of a serious offer from Spurs for the right-back.
It is also stated that Boro are willing to sell their man to Nottingham Forest instead. This will surely come as a surprise to Antonio Conte and Spurs but also as a lesson to make up their minds and cough up the cash if they really want quality players.
Spence has been on Spur’s radar since the start of the transfer window. The England U-21 right-back spent last season on loan at Forest, where he helped them to secure promotion to the Premier League via playoffs.
He made a total of 50 appearances for Forest scoring 3 and assisting 5, and helping Forest secure a top-flight return for the first time since 1999.
So close yet so far?
Conte has been revamping his squad this summer after securing Champion League football on the last day of the season. While the attack was ruthless in front of goal last season, the form of the full-backs was a concern for the Italian.
Matt Doherty and Emerson Royal could not perform up to the expected level. The duo did manage to find some form during the last half of the season, but consistent performance every week was missing.
The coach was aware of such inconsistency and was in the market to bring in a full-back. Spence fit that bill perfectly but after a month of negotiations, Spurs could potentially miss out on their man.
This could come as a blow to Conte
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