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title: "Tottenham: Jones makes exciting Spence claim as talks advance"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/spurs-news-middlesbrough-spence-dean-jones-givemesport-thfc/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-06-23T18:40:11Z"
modified: "2022-06-23T18:40:11Z"
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# Tottenham: Jones makes exciting Spence claim as talks advance

**Journalist Dean Jones of GiveMeSport has now made an exciting [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) claim as talks advance for Middlesbrough starlet Djed Spence.**

### The Lowdown: Conte eyeing move…

The Championship defender, after enjoying a brilliant spell on loan at Nottingham Forest over 2021/2022, has since been attracting real interest from Spurs in the [Premier League.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/)

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As backed by [Sky Sports](https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1539241550609276928), chairman Daniel Levy has even personally intervened in attempt to push through a move for the 21-year-old as sporting director Fabio Paratici concentrates on other targets.

Right-wing-back, alongside the possible additions of a centre-back and striker, are said to be [high priority at Hotspur Way](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/yves-bissouma-tottenham-transfer-confirmed-b1006864.html) with Jones now sharing an exciting Spence update.

### The Latest: Jones shares exciting update…

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88024603-tottenham-should-have-15m-star-on-board-for-pre-season-at-hotspur-way), the reporter has now shared some positive news for Lilywhites supporters on the chase for Spence.

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

He explained:

*“Spurs are refusing to be rushed into paying over the odds for Spence but talks are progressing and there’s a general feeling that they should have him on board in time for pre-season.”*

### The Verdict: Promising…

We believe the defender should be next in line to arrive at Tottenham, especially considering he could solve many glaring issues both and off the field.

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Spurs’ troubling [homegrown quota](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/players/tottenham-summer-transfer-conte-paratici-23551990) issue has been well documented and landing another Englishman on the books will seriously boost the club in terms of fixing this.

Spence’s quality is also evident, having[turned heads](https://www.nottinghamforest.news/2022/05/01/nottingham-forest-duo-heap-praise-on-djed-spence-after-milestone/) on loan at Forest during their promotion push.

The Boro ace, called a [‘perfect player for Conte](https://www.givemesport.com/88020720-tottenham-20m-star-is-the-perfect-player-for-conte-at-hotspur-way)‘ by talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, could certainly be a shrewd addition for the club.