Tottenham Hotspur should complete a deal to bring Djed Spence to the club by the end of the week, according to the Evening Standard.
The report claims that Spurs and Middlesbrough are still in negotiations over the transfer fee, which is said to be in the region of £20million.
Boro boss Chris Wilder revealed last week that he hoped the prolonged transfer would be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties involved (Northern Echo). Spence was back at the Championship club earlier today to report for his first day of pre-season training having been given extended leave following his recent involvement with the England U21’s (Teeside Live).
Tottenham board their flight to South Korea on Saturday ahead of their two-match trip to Heung-min Son’s home country with Antonio Conte said to want the rest of his new incomings to be finalised before the plane departs.
Our View – Deal in the pipeline
It does feel as if this transfer will be completed in time ahead of the trip to Asia given Conte’s desire to bring in a new right wing-back and give him plenty of time to adjust to the Italian’s demands, along with the bonus that he is considered to be a homegrown player.
With the likes of Emerson Royal having reported back for pre-season training today, it will be interesting to see how quickly the club move in terms of outgoings given the prospect of the Brazilian being part of the touring party.
