Djed Spence has put his Tottenham future on hold as Everton wait for the full-back to finish England’s World Cup campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Djed Spence has paused all discussions regarding his club future despite concrete interest from Everton. The defender is prioritizing international commitments over summer transfer developments.
According to an update from Transfer News Live on X, citing Tottenham News, the 25-year-old is entirely locked into England’s ongoing World Cup campaign. As a result, he is choosing not to consider a move away from North London at this stage of the window.
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Everton maintain a strong interest in securing the versatile full-back to bolster their defensive options for the upcoming Premier League season. The Merseyside club has discussed Spence internally as a high-priority target, but their pursuit has hit a temporary standstill due to the player’s international focus.
Any formal negotiations or direct discussions between the clubs regarding a potential transfer are now expected to wait until after the conclusion of the tournament. This gives head coach Roberto De Zerbi and technical director Johan Lange more time to assess their squad dynamics before deciding on any final terms.
Spence’s total focus on the national team highlights a remarkable turnaround for a player who spent previous seasons navigating various loan spells away from Hotspur Way. His inclusion in the World Cup squad has provided a major platform to showcase his athletic and technical qualities on the global stage.
🚨 Djed Spence is not focusing on a Tottenham Hotspur exit despite interest from Everton.
The versatile full-back is fully focused on England's World Cup campaign and is not considering his club future at this stage.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 8, 2026
While Tottenham have established a strict new outgoing policy designed to maximize value for their assets, Spence’s performances during the tournament could significantly alter his market standing. Whether he returns to fight for a spot under De Zerbi or secures a delayed switch to Everton, his club future will remain on hold until his international duties are completely fulfilled.