Djed Spence: Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi tells England defender to stay at club
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has publicly stated he wants defender Djed Spence to stay at the club despite interest from other teams. The club is currently undergoing a major squad rebuild following a difficult season.
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It highlights the high-stakes management decisions and squad turnover occurring in professional Premier League football.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Spence featured heavily for England at the World Cup
Football reporter in Sydney Published 30 July 2026, 10:00 BST Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club amid uncertainty over his future.
The 25-year-old, who signed a long-term deal with the club last year, has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and Everton .
De Zerbi says he sees Spence as an important part of his plans despite increased competition in his role after a summer of significant spending.
Spurs have spent a club record £237m so far this summer as they rebuild their squad after narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of last season's Premier League.
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