Inter Makes First Move for Spurs Defender Spence

Inter have stepped to the front of the queue for Tottenham defender Spence, launching a formal opening bid for the 25-year-old as his time in north London edges towards a decisive moment.

After a frantic summer of Premier League business, Spurs now look ready to cash in on a full-back who has slipped down Roberto De Zerbi’s hierarchy, despite his strong standing with England and a standout World Cup showing. Opportunity for minutes at Tottenham has shrunk; interest from Europe has grown. The situation was always heading here.

Inter push hard – and early

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that Inter have tabled an offer worth over €30 million, a clear statement that the Nerazzurri see Spence as a key piece in Christian Chivu’s defensive rebuild. They want depth, they want dynamism, and they want it now.

For Inter, this is not a speculative enquiry. The proposal underlines a serious intent to bring the former Nottingham Forest standout back to Italy, where he previously enjoyed a loan spell with Genoa. After a summer in which Tottenham have heavily reshaped their squad, the Italians sense an opening.

Crucially, Spence is on board.

According to GiveMeSport, the defender has reached a total agreement on personal terms with the Milan club, effectively giving the move his blessing and making it clear he is ready to test himself in Serie A again. With the player aligned, the real fight shifts to numbers.

Spurs hold their line on valuation

Tottenham are not prepared to let him go cheaply. While Inter’s €30m (£25.6m) bid is significant, reports indicate Spurs are holding out for at least €35m (£30m) plus performance-related add-ons.

They know there is Premier League interest. They know his stock is high after that “sensational” World Cup with England. And they intend to cash in at a level they believe reflects that.

The stance is simple: Inter’s offer is close, but not close enough.

A crowded lane at Tottenham

Spence’s potential exit comes in the middle of a major defensive overhaul at Tottenham. The club have been busy: Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke have all arrived in this window, each signing nudging Spence a little further from the starting XI.

On the right, Pedro Porro has doubled down on his status, committing his future with a new long-term contract. On the left, Robertson joins Destiny Udogie as another established option. Spence now finds himself behind Robertson, Udogie and Porro in the full-back pecking order.

For a player in his mid‑twenties, fresh off a big international tournament, the picture is blunt. Stay and fight for scraps, or move and play. A move abroad looks like the clearest route to regular football and sustained momentum.

Inter out in front – for now

Inter are currently leading the chase, but they were not alone in tracking Spence this summer. Manchester United and Liverpool had both been linked at various stages of the window, their names inevitably circling any high-profile Premier League defender with an uncertain future.

Yet the Liverpool angle has cooled sharply. Romano has clarified that talk of Anfield’s interest was exaggerated, with nothing advanced between the club and the player. That clarification has effectively cleared the lane for Inter.

With Spence’s approval already secured, the negotiation now rests squarely between the two clubs’ boardrooms: Inter pushing to keep the fee closer to €30m, Tottenham insisting on a higher figure and add-ons.

One side wants a bargain, the other wants a benchmark sale. Somewhere between those two numbers lies the answer to a simple question: how much is a World Cup‑tested, Serie A‑ready full-back really worth in this market?