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title: "Tottenham: Lilywhites also closing in on Spence deal"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-07-01T06:10:55Z"
modified: "2022-07-01T06:10:55Z"
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# Tottenham: Lilywhites also closing in on Spence deal

**After some [major transfer activity](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/29/spurs-close-on-deals-for-evertons-richarlison-and-barcelonas-lenglet) involving Richarlison and Clement Lenglet in the last 48 hours, it appears [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) could also be closing in on agreement for Djed Spence.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs keeping busy…

Moves for the Everton striker and Barcelona’s central defender have been [widely covered](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/29/spurs-close-on-deals-for-evertons-richarlison-and-barcelonas-lenglet) as Lilywhites chief Fabio Paratici keeps busy in an attempt to fully back manager Antonio Conte.

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Spurs are set for Conte’s first full [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) season in charge of the club over 2022/2023 and have so far put ENIC’s £150 million equity increase to good use.

It is reliably believed that the north Londoners will [continue chasing targets](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1542434632716767233) and aren’t finished despite a hectic last few days with news now coming to light on their attempts to sign Spence.

### The Latest: Levy nearing Spence breakthrough…

Indeed, as Spurs aim to sign the exciting Middlesbrough wing-back, it appears there has been a crucial development.

[Tottenham latest updates](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-developments-2/)

According to [Football Insider,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-spence-talks-sources/) Conte’s side are ‘increasingly confident of reaching a full agreement’ to sign the 21-year-old after upping their bid closer to Boro’s £20 million asking price.

Allegedly ‘nearing a breakthrough’ after ‘new discussions’ between club chairman Daniel Levy and Steve Gibson, the report adds Tottenham are ‘close to agreeing a fee’ for Spence.

### The Verdict: Potentially huge…

Right back is seemingly a major priority for Conte and Spence comes as the ideal potential addition.

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Homegrown and able to balance the books in terms of the club’s[overseas quota](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/players/tottenham-summer-transfer-conte-paratici-23551990), the starlet also[shined on loan](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sky-sports-pundit-issues-claim-involving-nottingham-forest-and-djed-spence/) at Nottingham Forest over 2021/2022 and proved vital to Steve Cooper’s promotion push.

Described as the ‘[perfect player](https://www.givemesport.com/88020720-tottenham-20m-star-is-the-perfect-player-for-conte-at-hotspur-way)‘ for Conte due to his fit on the right of a back five, he comes as a more-than-ideal choice for the role.