Complications arise in £8.5 million sale of Tottenham player
- Genoa reportedly seeks to secure Djed Spence permanently
- Spence has impressed despite an irregular start
By Manuel Meza
Genoa is reportedly eager to secure Djed Spence on a permanent basis, according to BBC Sport. The right-back, who joined Genoa on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in January, has had a relatively successful stint at the Serie A side despite not being a regular starter.
With 16 league appearances and 851 minutes of game time under his belt, Spence has delivered some impressive performances during his time at Genoa.
Recent reports from football.london's Alasdair Gold has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur is considering offloading Spence permanently this summer, hinting that his time with the North London club may be coming to an end.
BBC Sport now reveals that Genoa is interested in adding the 23-year-old to their squad for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign. However, they are reportedly not inclined to activate the £8.5 million option to buy the player, which was part of the January loan agreement with Spurs.
Instead, Genoa has purportedly requested a discount from Tottenham for Spence, indicating their desire to negotiate a lower fee for the former Middlesbrough full-back.
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Complications arise in £8.5 million sale of Tottenham player
Considering that £8.5 million is already a discounted fee, it remains uncertain whether Tottenham will agree to lower the price further, especially given the interest Spence has garnered from other English clubs. There is speculation that Spurs might use Spence as part of a potential deal to secure Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa.
While the player has shown promise during his loan spell at Genoa, the club must decide whether to accept a discounted fee for his transfer or explore other potential avenues, such as using him as leverage in negotiations for other players.
Ultimately, Tottenham's decision regarding Spence's future will likely hinge on various factors, including their transfer budget, squad needs, and long-term strategic goals. It will be intriguing to see how the situation develops and whether Spence ultimately secures a permanent move away from Spurs.
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