{
  "id": 719981,
  "title": "Inter in advanced talks for Spurs full-back Spence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/inter-in-advanced-talks-for-spurs-full-back-spence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T01:49:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/inter-in-advanced-talks-for-spurs-full-back-spence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter Milan are in advanced discussions with Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, according to the latest reports. The 26-year-old is a key target for the Serie A champions, following his strong performances at the World Cup, where he appeared in eight matches. Despite initial criticism, Spence proved his worth by starting in England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. During the 2022-23 Premier League season, Spence started 23 times in Tottenham’s starting lineup, helping the team narrowly escape relegation. He has made 85 appearances for Spurs since his £20 million transfer from Middlesbrough in July 2022. Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi expressed his desire to retain Spence, who signed a long-term contract with the club last year and is considered an important part of his plans. Currently, Spain's World Cup winner Pedro Porro holds Spence's preferred right-back position at Tottenham. The England defender played six matches on the left at the World Cup and featured 32 times on the left for Tottenham last season. In addition to pursuing Spence, Spurs signed Scotland left-back Andy Robertson from Liverpool at the start of the summer.",
  "summary": "Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, in a deal worth a minimum of £25.6m (30m euros). The 26-year-old has emerged as a key target for the Serie A champions, having enhanced his reputation at the World Cup, at which he made eight appearances. Despite coming under criticism early in […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Inter Milan in advanced talks for Tottenham's Djed Spence.",
    "26-year-old Spence key target for Serie A champions.",
    "Spence strong performances at World Cup, started 23 Premier League matches."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}