Djed Spence Transfer Twist: Premier League Giant Leads Race for Tottenham Talent

Djed Spence is back in the spotlight as Tottenham Hotspur push to reward the 25-year-old with a second pay rise in 10 months after his breakout campaign—talks over an improved long-term contract are already underway and progressing rapidly, according to club insiders. Why Spurs want to strike a quick deal Spence’s 2024-25 numbers stand out: 41 appearances in all competitions, 12 clean-sheets contributed, six direct goal involvements from full-back and a sprint top-speed that placed him in the Premier League’s top 10. More importantly, he thrived on the left in Destiny Udogie’s injury absence, giving new head coach Thomas Frank a flexible, hard-running option who can start either side of defence. Contract details in the pipeline The current deal, signed last October, runs to 2028 on a reported £40,000 per week. Negotiations would lift his salary into the £80,000 bracket, add performance incentives and tack on a further 12-month option, effectively protecting Tottenham from future bids as European giants circle. Selection dilemma for tonight’s UEFA Super Cup Frank must decide whether to trust Spence against Paris Saint-Germain after the defender’s frustrated reaction to being substituted in the 4-0 Bayern loss—a moment the coach “watched with intent,” hinting at concerns over temperament. Ben Davies offers reliability, yet the Welshman lacks Spence’s pace to cope with Désiré Doué’s surges down PSG’s right flank. What the upgrade means for Spurs’ squad plan • Locks down both full-back roles without dipping into the market. • Frees funds earmarked for a defender to be diverted toward a new creative midfielder. • Sends a message to the academy pathway after recent extensions for Mikey Moore and Luka Vušković. Fan sentiment and next steps Supporters who once feared Spence would join the long list of “club signings” frozen out under previous regimes now see him as a poster boy for the Postecoglou-to-Frank transition. Formal paperwork could arrive before the Premier League opener this weekend; insiders claim only minor image-rights clauses remain outstanding. Key facts at a glance • Age: 25 | Contract talks: ongoing, expected to 2029 • Positions: Right-back, Left-back • 2024-25 stats: 41 apps, 6 G/A, 12 clean-sheets • Market value: £35 m (pre-extension) • Next match: PSG vs Spurs, UEFA Super Cup tonight If the extension lands as expected, Spurs will have secured one of England’s most explosive full-backs through his prime years—just in time for Spence to test himself on Europe’s biggest stage.