Tottenham are urged to demand £50m for Djed Spence amid Liverpool interest, with a potential sale of an Italian star proposed instead.
Tottenham Hotspur have been advised to raise their asking price for defender Djed Spence to £50 million amid mounting Premier League interest, or consider selling Destiny Udogie instead.
Spurs expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham expressed strong concern over reports claiming Tottenham would accept a £35 million fee for the 25-year-old England international.
Liverpool have emerged as a primary suitor for Spence following his impressive performances at the World Cup and his proven versatility across both full-back positions. While reports suggest Tottenham are open to accepting £35 million, Wenham insists that figure represents poor value for a homegrown defender.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Wenham stated:
“We’ve seen reports that Liverpool are interested, there has been a rumoured price tag of £35m, which has put off Italian clubs like Inter Milan and I understand Roma were also interested before they finalised Nahuel Molina.”
“I would rather Tottenham pursue with Djed as a homegrown player, able to play both wings, and would rather they sold Udogie.”
“I think £35m is too low, he is a £50m player in this current market as an England international, Premier League proven, I would be disappointed to see Tottenham accept a figure of that value.”
Interest in Spence extends beyond Liverpool, with Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth also monitoring the defender as a target.
Alternative Proposal: Cash In on Destiny Udogie
Rather than allowing Spence to depart for a reduced fee, Wenham suggested that Tottenham should prioritize keeping Spence due to his homegrown status and dual-flank flexibility. Instead, he proposed that Spurs consider selling Italian left-back Destiny Udogie if raising transfer capital is required.
Retaining Spence provides head coach Roberto De Zerbi with cover on both sides of the defense. Spence currently sits behind Pedro Porro at right-back, and behind both Destiny Udogie and Andy Robertson at left-back in the squad pecking order.
Tottenham have already invested nearly £240 million during the current window on major additions such as Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, and Jan Paul van Hecke. However, De Zerbi remains keen to add further attacking talent to his squad before the deadline.
Sanctioning a major full-back sale would help balance the club’s spending and generate the funds necessary to complete incoming deals. While Spurs may consider taking a lower fee to streamline squad numbers, experts maintain that Spence’s elevated international profile justifies a much higher return.