De Zerbi aims to keep Spence at Tottenham amid transfer interest
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:22 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi expresses his desire to retain defender Djed Spence, facing speculation about his future with links to Inter Milan and Everton. Spence, who joined Spurs last year, played a significant role in the team's previous campaign despite finishing 17th. The club has invested heavily this summer, spending a record £237m in an effort to rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation. De Zerbi acknowledges the increasing competition for Spence's position with Pedro Porro currently favored. Looking ahead, Spurs are targeting additional attacking signings, including Manchester City's Savinho.
- •Roberto de Zerbi wants Djed Spence to remain at Tottenham.
- •Spence has been linked with moves to Inter Milan and Everton.
- •Tottenham has spent £237m in the summer transfer window.
- •Pedro Porro is currently preferred at right-back over Spence.
- •Spurs are pursuing further attacking reinforcements now.
- 10:22 AMYahoo Sports — Would Spurs regret letting Spence go?
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs
- 9:00 AMBBC Sport — De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs
"Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince Djed Spence to stay at the club amid uncertainty over his future. The 25-year-old defender, who signed a long-term deal with the club last year, has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and Everton. De Zerbi says he sees Spence as an important part of his plans despite increased competition in his role after a summer of significant spending.
"Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.
"Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:22 AMWould Spurs regret letting Spence go?
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince Djed Spence to stay at the club amid uncertainty over his future. The 25-year-old defender, who signed a long-term deal with the club last year, has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and Everton. De Zerbi says he sees Spence as an important part of his plans despite increased competition in his role after a summer of significant spending.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:00 AMDe Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 9:00 AMDe Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.
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