Middlesbrough FC transfer latest: Djed Spence set for Spurs as Boro close in on Manchester City keeper Zack Steffen

TOTTENHAM are closing in on completion of a £15m deal to sign Middesbrough's England under-21 full-back Djed Spence.
By Leon Wobschall
Published 14th Jul 2022, 19:18 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2022, 19:45 BST

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.

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Reports suggest that Spurs are on the verge of a full agreement with Middlesbrough to sign Spence in a £15m deal after weeks of talks, with a breakthrough reached between Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and his Middlesbrough counterpart Steve Gibson and the player's representative.

Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence, pictured in action for England under-21s at Huddersfield Town last month. Picture: PAMiddlesbrough defender Djed Spence, pictured in action for England under-21s at Huddersfield Town last month. Picture: PA
Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence, pictured in action for England under-21s at Huddersfield Town last month. Picture: PA

Boro's proceeds for the sale of Spence would help to fund the club's recruitment drive.

Meanwhile, the Teessiders - who have allowed Martin Payero to head out on loan to Boca Juniors - are poised to seal the transfer of Manchester City keeper Zach Steffen on a season-long loan.

The USA international, who had been waiting for his work permit, is set to undergo a medical over the weekend.

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So far, the club have brought in former Blackburn Rovers captain Darragh Lenihan, ex-Northampton Town custodian Liam Roberts and Wolves wing-back,.

Ryan Giles has also arrived on a season-long loan from Wolves.

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