“I don’t envisage a problem there” – Journalist makes transfer claim regarding Middlesbrough stance on Nottingham Forest target

All parties including Middlesbrough will want to get a move for Djed Spence signed and sealed quickly with the new Championship season approaching, according to the view of Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge who spoke to Football League World.

The 21-year-old has been the subject of interest from several top-flight teams over the past couple of months including Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich as he continued to impress at former loan side Nottingham Forest.

However, it’s Tottenham Hotspur that are believed to be leading the race for his signature as they remain confident of securing a breakthrough in talks with the Boro.

The Teesside club are seemingly willing to cash in on the England youth international with Isaiah Jones emerging as an accomplished option at right wing-back at the Riverside – and this upcoming window potentially the best chance for Chris Wilder’s side to maximise his fee with two years left on his deal.

They could potentially create a bidding war with former loan club Forest prepared to break their transfer record to secure Spence’s signature on a longer-term basis – and other clubs may also enter the race in the coming months.

But Sky Sports reporter Bridge believes bringing in funds quickly will be of more importance to officials at Boro as opposed to maximising the fee they receive for his services.

Speaking to Football League World, he said: “I also feel that Middlesbrough probably want this done quite quickly.

“The Football League (EFL) starts the week before the Premier League, so I imagine all parties will want to get it done.

“So I don’t envisage a problem there.”

The Verdict:

Some moves may not be sanctioned at the Riverside unless they have the Spence funds at their disposal, so