Djed Spencer's Transfer Stalled Because Tottenham And Middlebrough Have Not Agreed On A Price

Djed Spence/Foto: The Telegraph

JAKARTA - Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly yet to reach Middlesbrough's asking price for their player Djed Spence in this summer's transfer window. Quoted from Sky Sports, Saturday 25 June, representatives from the two clubs have met in London to discuss the transfer of Spence. , however in the end could not reach an agreement. Tottenham and Middlesbrough are believed to have a difference over the price they value against Spence after the two clubs entered the final stages of negotiations. Tottenham Hotspur boss Daniel Levy is reportedly personally leading the club's pursuit of England U21 right-back, leaving Fabio Paratici to concentrate on other targets. Initial talks between Spurs and Boro were unsuccessful, with the north London club indicating Spence's value lies in the range of £10 million.

On the other hand, Middlesbrough pegged their player at a price of at least £15 million, so talks between the two sides did not continue. Tottenham still have a desire to land Spence, but if no agreement can be reached and there are no options otherwise, they will move on to other targets. Last season, Djed Spence made 46 appearances for Nottingam Forest in various competitions and contributed three goals and five assists from 4,071 minutes played. Spence started his career in the youth team of Fulham in 2016 before moving to to Middlesbrough U23s in 2018, after which the England international was loaned out to Nottingham Forest at the start of last season and returned to The Boro in early June.