Djed Spence set for Inter Milan medical after Tottenham transfer

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence is set to undergo a medical with Inter Milan after arriving in Italy, marking the likely conclusion of a transfer worth at least 25.6 million. The 26-year-old was filmed arriving in Milan and greeted onlookers with a "Forza Inter," signaling the deal is nearing completion. The move comes as Tottenham continues a significant summer rebuild under manager Roberto De Zerbi, which has already seen major signings like Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke join the club.

Spence's departure follows a verbal agreement between the clubs, with the fee settled at approximately 26.9 million after Tottenham lowered its initial demand. The defender made 32 appearances for Spurs during the 2025-26 season and also represented England at the World Cup. His exit is facilitated by increased competition for places, with Pedro Porro recently signing a new contract and Andy Robertson arriving from Liverpool. Spence joined Tottenham from Middlesbrough in 2022 for an initial 12.5 million and has since made 85 appearances, helping the club win the Europa League in 2025. A move to Inter would represent a return to Italy for Spence, who previously...