Spence is seen by many as both a valuable and versatile homegrown asset who’s shown real promise. This has been specifically emphasised in his impressive World Cup cameos this summer.
Djed signed a new long-term deal in August 2025 (running to 2028/2029). He’s primarily a backup to Pedro Porro at right-back, as well as having the ability to slip in across the mid/backline.
Intangibles include: Homegrown potential feel, improved consistency, new long-term contract signalling club faith. There is a definite fan-friendly vibe around the boy.
Transfer talk - there’s been a little
Everton has allegedly shown interest, thought to be around the £25m mark, and there have been links to Juventus or others, but reliable reports indicate Spurs are unlikely to sell for that price.
Spence isn’t seen as pushing for an exit; he’s focused on England and his future at Spurs. Spurs value him higher, closer to £30-50m in some valuations, and he’s seen as useful squad depth, especially without European football.
Redemption arc looks close to complete
At 25, he’s hitting his prime after a redemption arc, from loan spells to breakout contributions at Tottenham. His World Cup form shows he can handle big stages. It might be said that were it not for Pedro Porro, his stock would be much higher now. However, Porro has been rewarded with a significant new deal.
On one hand, there’s the historical Spurs pattern: examples of holding too long or selling too late vs. rare smart sales. This fits ‘pragmatic reset’, although there’s also perhaps a timing irony: selling right after the World Cup spotlight and a new contract feels reactive, not proactive.
The Porro factor
Pedro Porro’s deal now expires in the summer of 2031; this includes a one-year option to extend until 2032. This came after Spurs avoided relegation and as part of squad stabilisation under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
The Athletic and others suggest a significant pay rise. The new deal makes him one of the higher earners at the club. Previous reports suggested he was on under £100k/week; exact new figures aren’t publicly confirmed in detail, but it’s a notable increase.
Ready to fly just yet?
If De Zerbi sees him as surplus, favouring Archie Gray or new signings at full-back, and a big offer arrives, it could free wages/funds. But the current noise suggests that’s not the priority, and his recent performances make it a poor time.
For me, this could be an ideal time to sell, if that was the strategy; however, as with Van de Ven, this isn’t a player who has quite done enough for this club.
That challenge is for him and De Zerbi to solve, but at this point, he has yet to enjoy a meaningful breakthrough season at Spurs.
