As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are ready to make a move for Djed Spence, despite the possibility of a fee hike in recent days.
The World Cup campaign has resulted in a sensational uptick in fortunes for the 25-year-old Tottenham Hotspur fullback, who after collecting praises over two trying Premier League campaigns has rose to stardom during Englandโs semi-final in the US.
Against Argentina, even though it ended it a late heartbreak for the Three Lions, Spence has come out of that game having taken no hits to his reputation โ quite the opposite, fact. His last-ditch tackle to deny Giuliano Simeone will remain imprinted in the watchersโ mind for a while, but even apart from that there is no doubt that he put in an unbelievable shift throughout the 90 minutes, keeping even Leo Messi quite on the right flank for the majority of the game.
This inevitably means he will be in demand even more so, and if he puts in another notable performance against France in the bronze final, the Nerazzurri may be pushed to pay even more than the โฌ30 million that was expected to be the price tag up until a few days ago.
But Inter are ready. That number is already expected to go up to โฌ35 million minimum, but after the Marco Palestra and Anan Khalaili debacles, they are in no mood to let another one of their right-sided targets go.
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The time is now
An argument can be made that, even if Spenceโs price were to go into the โฌ40โ45 million range, it would still remain a deal Inter should consider.
Their plans on the right flank have already hit a snag. Clubs will be aware of this, but one can expect Beppe Marrotta to still eke out a favourable deal.
Spence has ably demonstrated that he can do a job at either flank. Inter have a headstart in his pursuit and should absolutely make a move before Premier League interest from elsewhere prices them out of the equation.
Anshuman Joshi | GIFN
