Tottenham Hotspur have made two big transfer sales in a short space of time, sending Cristian Romero and Djed Spence to Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, respectively, as the two star defenders were ready to spread their wings abroad to more recently successful European giants rather than sticking it out with Spurs after their sensational World Cup campaigns in reach the semifinals.
Romero leaving Spurs was no shock, as he had already threw in the towel on the club since the turn of the calendar year despite being the club captain. Meanwhile, Spence ran hard for the badge and many wanted him to stay, but it honestly looks like the fullback wanted a new challenge entering his prime.
Tottenham are short handed at right back
Spence would not have been a starter for Tottenham in the 2026/27 season despite an amazing World Cup for England, particularly as a defender at the end of big matches. The problem is that Spence does not offer a whole lot on the ball, and Roberto De Zerbi values that above all else in terms of how he plays. Thus, Destiny Udogie is locked in as the starting left back despite his own issues, while Spence would not have a prayer at right back with Pedro Porro locked in after being the best in his position at the World Cup tournament.
While Djed Spence will compete for Denzel Dumfries's vacated starting spot at the Giueseppe Meazza this season, Tottenham need to scramble to find his replacement at right back. Because while Spurs are stocked at left back with Andy Robertson behind Udogie and Souza as another option in case Spurs don't want to send him on loan with worries of Robbo's and Udogie's injury risks, they literally have nothing behind Porro at right back. It's to a point where Archie Gray has been starting and captaining the team in the preseason at right back, which is not a trend De Zerbi will want to continue.
So after selling Spence, Tottenham one thousand percent have to sign a new right back. They don't need to spend big on a star player close to the level of Pedro Porro, but they do need to sign someone competent in case the worst were to happen to Porro. Because while the Spanish star has been healthy, Spurs have learned, as well as anyone, that you have to account for the worst on the injury front at all times.
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