Inter Milan is pressing hard to land Tottenham’s Djed Spence, trying to fill the massive void left by Denzel Dumfries. It’s not going to be easy though, because landing this Tottenham star means convincing a seriously reluctant Roberto De Zerbi, and that’s a tough sell.
De Zerbi Is NOT Letting Go of Spence Easily
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Spurs coach straight up admired Spence’s qualities during the World Cup. You saw the highlights: the dude is quick, comfortable on either flank, and blessed with sharp defensive reading. He showcased all that fire in the semi-final against Argentina, where he kept Giuliano Simeone completely quiet. That’s a big deal! De Zerbi has zero wish to lose him unless an “irresistible offer” hits the table. Spence, for his part, already played for Genoa on loan and is said to be super enthusiastic about returning to Serie A. Inter is still in pole position, which is good, and we should get fresh updates on this whole saga real soon.
€40 Million Problem? Inter Has Backup Plans
Here’s where it gets sticky: money. Tottenham is holding firm, asking for over €40 million, and they’re emboldened by having Pedro Porro already locked in as their established right-back. The demands of the English market are hitting Inter hard, complicating other pursuits like Curtis Jones because of steep valuations. If De Zerbi and Tottenham refuse to budge on Spence, Inter has a couple of fascinating alternatives up their sleeve. One is a total throwback: a possible return for Ivan Perisic, freed a year early by PSV. How wild would that be, bringing back a sentimental favorite? The other option addresses a different need entirely. John Stones, the England defender who is now a free agent after leaving Manchester City, was offered to Inter recently. He’s an experienced, rugged centre-back who played every minute of a strong World Cup without any sign of physical decline. Stones could be a shrewd, cost-free addition, even if his profile is different from the wide reinforcement Spence would provide.
This Inter situation is wild, right? They need to make a move to shore up that defense, and the Spence pursuit is going to define a lot of their transfer window. We’ll see if they pay the steep price for Spence or pivot to one of those intriguing backup plans. Updates are expected this week, so stay tuned!
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