Inter have identified Djed Spence as a candidate to fill their vacancy on the right flank, but the Nerazzurri face stiff Premier League competition for the Tottenham defender.
According to TEAMtalk, via CalcioMercato.it, Inter have made a concrete approach to Spence’s agents in an effort to bring the England international to Cristian Chivu, and the 25-year-old, who does not feature in Roberto De Zerbi’s plans and is under contract until 2029, is understood to have given his willingness to the move.
Standing in the way, however, is serious interest from home: Liverpool, Newcastle and Everton are all credited with an eye on the versatile full-back.
Inter search for Dumfries successor after setbacks as trail leads to Spence
Spence is the latest name on a list Inter have been forced to keep revising as the search for a successor to Denzel Dumfries, who joined Real Madrid, has already brought two frustrations.
The Nerazzurri were beaten to Marco Palestra by Chelsea, and more recently saw a deal for Anan Khalaili fall through when CONI denied the player sporting eligibility, an unexpected collapse for a move that had appeared close to completion.
That leaves Inter needing to move quickly, and hoping to talk Tottenham down from a valuation of €35-40 million for the former Genoa man. Spence’s adaptability is part of the appeal for Chivu, but with a clutch of Premier League clubs circling and Spurs holding firm on their price, this is a pursuit with obstacles on more than one front.
