adminTottenham full-back Djed Spence has arrived in Italy ahead of his anticipated transfer to Inter Milan.
The 26-year-old, who impressed for England during the World Cup, faced a reduced role at Spurs next season. With Pedro Porro having signed a new contract in June and Andy Robertson joining to compete with Destiny Udogie, playing time looked limited for Spence in the 2026–27 campaign.
That situation prompted the English defender to pursue a fresh challenge, and he quickly agreed to Inter’s project. Following recent negotiations, the two clubs struck a deal worth around £30 million earlier this week. Tottenham were willing to let Spence go after head coach Roberto De Zerbi made it clear the player wasn’t central to his long-term plans.
Podcaster slams Spurs over £30m Spence sale
John Wenham, host of the popular Lilywhite Rose podcast, has strongly criticised Tottenham for accepting Inter’s offer, calling the fee “appalling.”
“That is just an appalling fee for Djed Spence,” Wenham told Tottenham News. “It’s far too low for a player with four years left on his contract, coming off a World Cup high, and with strong market appeal—young fans will have wanted his shirt after watching him for England this summer.
“On the pitch, he can play both flanks, he’s homegrown, and his versatility is invaluable. Replacing him will cost more than we’re getting. I’m really disappointed—the fee should have been at least £40–45 million, not £30m. That means we’ve only made a £10m profit from turning a Championship prospect into a full England international. It’s madness.”
Spurs undervalued their own asset
Wenham’s frustration is understandable. After several loan spells, Spence finally cemented his place in Tottenham’s squad during the second half of the 2024–25 season and hasn’t looked back, showcasing his technical skill, recovery speed, work rate, and positional flexibility.
Like many of his teammates, Spence had an underwhelming campaign last season—but he silenced critics with strong World Cup performances this summer, significantly boosting his reputation. Yet Tottenham’s hierarchy appears to have failed to leverage that increased value.
In today’s inflated market, where £50m is often the starting point for quality players, agreeing to just £30m for a talented and experienced homegrown defender looks like exceptionally poor business.
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