Spence seeks move to Liverpool as Tottenham set £35m price

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence has reportedly informed his club of his desire to leave and join Premier League rivals Liverpool, with talks between the two clubs now understood to be underway. The 25-year-old England international, coming off a standout performance at the 2026 World Cup, is said to be extremely receptive to a move to Anfield as Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola seeks to address defensive concerns.

Spence’s future at Tottenham has been cast into doubt following a busy summer of recruitment in north London. The club has brought in six new players, including defenders Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Jan Paul van Hecke, while right-back Pedro Porro has signed a new long-term contract. This increased competition, with Robertson and Porro believed to be manager Roberto De Zerbi’s preferred full-backs, has opened the door for Spence’s departure. De Zerbi has publicly stated that any player who wishes to leave is free to do so, emphasizing that he respects their projects and opinions.

Liverpool’s interest stems from a need for defensive reinforcements. The club has lost Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate on free transfers, while current options Jeremie...