Negotiations between Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur have taken center stage in the post-World Cup transfer market, with the Serie A giants actively pursuing England international full-back Djed Spence.
Fresh off a standout campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he helped lead England to a third-place finish— the 25-year-old has emerged as Inter’s primary target to rebuild their right flank.
Key Transfer Highlights
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The Void at Inter: Following the departure of Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid for €20 million, Inter head coach Cristian Chivu and sporting director Piero Ausilio made right wing-back a top priority.
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Spence’s Breakout: After revitalizing his career in north London and featuring in all eight matches for England at the World Cup, Spence’s market valuation has surged.
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Valuation Gap: Tottenham have set a price tag of around £30m (€35m). Inter initially opened discussions around €25m–€30m, but recent reports indicate the Nerazzurri are prepared to meet Spurs’ asking price to finalize the deal.
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Player Perspective: Having previously experienced Italian football during a loan spell at Genoa, Spence is reportedly open to the move to San Siro.
Echoes of History Between Spurs and Inter
Matches and dealings between Tottenham and Inter Milan have delivered memorable football drama over the past decade:
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2010 Champions League: Gareth Bale famously announced himself on the global stage with a breathtaking hat-trick against Inter at San Siro, followed by a masterclass at White Hart Lane.
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2013 Europa League: Spurs edged out Inter in an epic round-of-16 clash that went to extra time at San Siro.
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Player Movements: High-profile dealings between the clubs include Christian Eriksen’s transfer from Tottenham to Inter in January 2020, as well as Ivan Perišić moving to London in 2022.
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