Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with one of their first-team defenders over signing a new contract with improved terms after impressive performances last season.
Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season squad to tour Asia was revealed only two days ago, and it highlighted just how short Spurs are in the full-back department.
Ben Davies, as it stands, is the only recognised left-back at Tottenham following the recent injury picked up by Destiny Udogie, which prevented the Italian from flying to Asia.
Of course, there are makeshift options still available to Thomas Frank, with Djed Spence – who deputised at both left-back and right-back last season – very capable of filling in on either flank.
Djed Spence in talks with Tottenham over new contract
New reports from Paul O’Keefe, a Tottenham insider, have revealed that work is underway behind the scenes to offer Djed Spence a new deal at Spurs.
Spence was an excellent performer for Tottenham last campaign, with the 24-year-old showing great resilience in working his way back into the Spurs squad after being frozen out in previous years by Antonio Conte.
However, thanks to his impressive performances in the 24/25 season, Spence was rewarded with a new contract last term, with Spurs improving his previous wages and tying him down till 2028.
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O’Keefe’s tweet on X reads: “Djed Spence in talks with Tottenham over a new improved contract.”
Spurs must keep Spence but also sign another full-back
Given Tottenham’s depth in the full-back area, keeping hold of Djed Spence is even more important thanks to his versatility.
Nevertheless, the addition of another full-back still needs to be explored this summer – one that can do a job either on the right or the left.
Udogie’s injury record does not inspire any confidence that the Italy international would be available all season.