Tottenham ‘lead race’ for Spence with transfer fee ‘driving’ Wilder’s Middlesbrough overhaul

Tottenham are reportedly ‘leading the race’ to sign Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence with Nottingham Forest already eyeing up ‘alternatives’.

Boro are reserved to the fact that Spence will leave the club this summer following his excellent loan spell with Forest in 2021/22.

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The young right-back helped the Reds win the Championship play-off final against Huddersfield Town, earning them promotion after a 23-year hiatus from the top flight.

The City Ground club are keen on signing Spence on a permanent basis but are aware of the interest he is attracting.

Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also in the mix, with Antonio Conte’s men ‘leading the race’ to sign the 21-year-old, as per the Northern Echo.

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Boro are expected to receive over £15m for the player and manager Chris Wilder will be able to use the funds to ‘overhaul’ his squad as they also target a Premier League return.

Spurs’ interest is at an ‘advanced stage’ and the club’s hierarchy are said to be ‘confident’ that a deal will be struck.

Djed Spence is special. He's a ridiculous athlete who could be used like Kyle Walker in defensive transition or as a powerful