Djed Spence is set to be a man in demand this summer after an outstanding World Cup campaign with England, with Manchester United the latest club showing interest.
Question marks were initially raised over the full-back's inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad for the tournament but the Tottenham ace quickly silenced any doubters with some excellent showings in North America.
Despite impressing at the World Cup, the 25-year-old is not guaranteed of a place in Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham XI and that has opened the door to a potential move away from the capital prior to the summer transfer deadline.
Everton, Liverpool and Inter Milan have so far been linked with a move for the England international, who is more than comfortable operating either at right-back or left-back.
New club enters the race
Djed Spencevia Reuters
Spence is not going to be short on options if a move away from Tottenham does come to fruition this summer.
Manchester United are now weighing up a move for the ex-Nottingham Forest loanee as he caught the eye of Michael Carrick during the tournament, according to Football Insider.
A move to Old Trafford would come as a boost to Carrick as Spence's versatility would give the head coach potential options on both sides of the pitch.
United could do with upgrading the right-back position as they plan for the long-term future, with Diogo Dalot currently first choice in the position and Noussair Mazraoui a back-up option.
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In terms of the left, Luke Shaw remains United's left-back but they require another choice there as Patrick Dorgu played in a more advanced role last term.
Following his World Cup displays, the potential signing of Spence would go down well with Manchester United fans as they look to improve their options across the pitch.
Spence's current Tottenham predicament
Djed Spence in action for Tottenham against Manchester United
Many will question why Tottenham would even consider parting with Spence this summer after such a strong World Cup campaign in the eight games he played for England.
He is not guaranteed a place in De Zerbi's team due to the options the Italian has on either flank, however, with the player only starting two of the head coach's seven games in charge of Spurs at the end of last season.
At right-back, World Cup winner Pedro Porro is first choice with Spence next in line in his natural position.
On the left, Tottenham have Destiny Udogie and they have added to their options in the past two transfer windows with the additions of Souza and the experienced Andy Robertson.
There is then Archie Gray to consider at right-back and left-back if required, thus highlighting the amount of choice available to De Zerbi when it comes to the full-back roles.
That in turn could potentially pave the way for Spence to move on for a new challenge elsewhere, with the 25-year-old recorded as the fastest player at the World Cup of those who played 90+ minutes.