Djed Spence from Middlesbrough to Tottenham: What do we know so far? Is it likely to happen?

Middlesbrough wing-back Djed Spence was one of the Championship’s best players during the 2021/22 campaign, shining on loan at Nottingham Forest.

Although his three goals and five assists in 50 competitive appearances isn’t the most impressive total, it isn’t a reflection of his real impact at the City Ground as a real force down the right-hand side and someone who unlocked many second-tier defences throughout the season.

Appearing as one of the first names on the teamsheet for Steve Cooper’s side, his performances have impressed many and it’s no surprise to see him linked with a move away from the Riverside Stadium.

However, it’s currently unclear where he will end up with many teams thought to have been keeping tabs on his current situation ahead of a current summer move, though a couple of frontrunners have emerged in the race for his signature.

Bayern Munich are one side that definitely won’t be signing him after deciding to pursue an agreement for Ajax’s Noussair Mazraoui instead – but other teams remain interested in luring him away from Teesside during the upcoming window.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of those sides – and we take a look at what we know about this potential deal thus far and weigh up whether it’s likely to materialise or not.

What do we know so far?

According to the Northern Echo, Spurs are one of the teams in pole position to land the England youth international with the top-tier giants thought to be confident of sealing an agreement with Boro.

This is perhaps no surprise considering manager Antonio Conte has instructed his side’s recruitment team to do whatever they can to seal this deal, with Spence able to slot in nicely to the Italian’s wing-back system.

Already sealing a deal for Ivan Perisic,