Middlesbrough FC transfer latest: Djed Spence sale completion to boost Boro's striker hopes

The full package of the transfer will reportedly see the Teessiders receive just under £20m.

The 21-year-old has been the subject of intense speculation over the close season with the player desperate to leave Boro after completing a highly-successful season-long loan at Nottingham Forest, where he played an influential role in the East Midlanders returning to the Premier League.

The wantaway full-back had been linked with a return to Forest with the likes of Arsenal and Brentford also credited with interest in the player - who has set his heart on a move to Spurs.

The sale proceeds are likely to be the catalyst to some inward transfer activity at Boro, with Chris Wilder keen to revamp his striking department and bring in three new additions, ideally.

The club have made a move to sign Brentford forward Marcus Forss, who had a spell at Hull City last term and have linked with several other strikers including Coventry City forward Viktor Gyokeres and Southampton frontman Adam Armstrong.

Financial demands ensured that Boro pulled out of the race to sign Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle, made available by the Tyneside club with another target in Thomas Henry opting to remain in Italy with Hellas Verona following interest from the Riverside Stadium outfit.

Wilder currently had just two recognised strikers at his disposal in Josh Coburn and Duncan Watmore, with the club attempting to move on Uche Ikpeazu and Chuba Akpom, who are not part of the Boro manager's plans.