Tottenham: Transfer Levy 'personally working on' now likely at Hotspur Way

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is ‘personally working on a deal’ for Middlesbrough star Djed Spence and there is confidence that a Hotspur Way deal will be struck ‘by the start of the season’, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.

Spurs are preparing for a return to the Champions League, having bagged a place in the Premier League’s top four last season, and Spence appears to be nearing a move to north London.

Spence is back at Middlesbrough after spending last season on loan with then-Championship rivals Nottingham Forest.

However, it appears he may not be at the Riverside Stadium for much longer as, having helped Forest seal a return to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years, he has attracted interest.

A move could be imminent as, according to MailOnline, Tottenham are in advanced talks to seal Spence’s arrival.

The report suggests Spurs are preparing to part with £16million, plus add-ons, for the three-cap England under-21 international.

Spence has potentially handed Tottenham a major boost in their pursuit as it is understood that the 21-year-old has expressed a preference to join Antonio Conte’s side.

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Crook understands chairman Levy has made it his personal mission to reach an agreement with Middlesbrough for Spence.

Although the talkSPORT reporter understands Spurs supporters’ frustrations at a deal failing to get over the line so far, he is confident Levy will get his man.

Crook told GIVEMESPORT: “What’s interesting about this deal – and the reason that Tottenham fans are getting agitated – is because it’s believed to be the one transfer that Daniel Levy is personally working on.

“Obviously, it’s one they’ve not