Unlike Joe Rodon, who has established himself as a regular in the Leeds backline since his switch to Elland Road, Spence has only made one substitute appearance for the Championship club so far this season.

The right-back would have been hoping to rediscover the kind of impressive form he showed for Nottingham Forest during the 2021-22 season but a knee injury has curtailed his progress.

Spence will be keen to make an impression at Leeds on his return as he attempts to get his career back on track after a disappointing 18 months, and Farke has now revealed that the on-loan Tottenham man will be back in training within the next couple of weeks.

However, the German pointed out that the 23-year-old would be eased into the team slowly as he will need some time to get full match fit.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 01: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group D match between Olympique Marseille and Tottenham Hotspur at Orange Velodrome on November 01, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Djed Spence is finally close to returning from injury

Farke said about Spence (via Football.London): “Djed is also in the last stages of his rehab. I hope both of them, Stuart [Dallas] and Djed can return back to team training pretty soon.

“Then I guess Djed was also out for about eight weeks, so it’s not like the first day back in team training he’ll be available for the game, he also needs a bit of training, but I hope that’s pretty soon, in the next days.

“Perhaps 10 days, 14 days that he will return back to team training but he hasn’t joined us yet.”

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I get the feeling that Ange has already made his mind up that Spence is not a good fit for his system. So, the 23-year-old is likely playing at Leeds with the hope of impressing potential suitors from the Premier League ahead of next summer.

Ideally, he would perhaps be hoping that Leeds will bounce straight back up and that he can do enough to convince the Elland Road hierarchy to buy him permanently at the end of the season.

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The crop of first-team players at Tottenham Hotspur are flying high right now, with an eight-game unbeaten run at the start of the campaign. Ange Postecoglou’s side are now top of the Premier League table going into the international break.

While players like Heung-min Son, James Maddison, and Cristian Romero are flourishing in North London, there are a number of players still attached to the club who are plying their trade elsewhere this season.

Whether it be young players looking for valuable first-team experience, or fringe players attempting to prove their worth and secure a permanent move away from Tottenham, all the players out on loan right now have something to work towards.

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How are the Spurs loanees performing this week?

In his loan report for Football.London, Alasdair Gold shares what the various Spurs loanees have been up to over the last week.

There was a “big moment” for Tanguy Ndombele this week, with the Frenchman starting for the first time for Galatasaray. He played 62 minutes against Antalyaspor, and also got a six-minute substitute appearance against Manchester United in the Champions League in midweek.

It’s Davinson Sanchez who is stealing the headlines out in Turkey, however. The former Spurs man bagged his first goal for Galatasaray in the 2-0 win over Antalyaspor, and registered two assists in the 3-2 win over Manchester United.

Joe Rodon is back from suspension, and getting praise once again for his performances in the heart of the Leeds United defence. The Welshman featured in back-to-back wins for the Championship side, against QPR and Bristol City, with LeedsLive describing him as “very solid.”

His teammate, Djed Spence, is still out injured for Leeds. As are both Sergio Reguilon at Manchester United, and Japhet Tanganga at Augsburg. The latter, however, is expected to be back in action later this month.

Moving on to the younger talent out and about gaining experience, Troy Parrott is having a great time out in Holland with Excelsior Rotterdam. The 21-year-old scored in back-to-back games recently, including a late winner in the Rotterdam derby, but he is still waiting for his first start.

Dane Scarlett, meanwhile, is having to be very “patient” at Ipswich Town. With the club “absolutely flying” in the Championship, the Spurs man is finding it difficult to break into the team, but did get a ten-minute cameo appearance in the win over Hull City in midweek.

And finally, Alfie Devine has been “drawing plenty of praise” during his time with League One outfit Port Vale. In midweek, the youngster started the game against Bristol Rovers but was replaced at half-time after picking up a yellow card.

Devine then got another 57 minutes under his belt after coming on as a substitute in the first half against Portsmouth, replacing an injured teammate for the defeat at Fratton Park.

Spurs Web Opinion

Plenty of positives this week, with both Joe Rodon potentially pushing himself closer to a permanent switch to Leeds, and Ndombele finally getting his first start.

Parrott continues to impress in the Netherlands and is doing his reputation no harm. But, I do worry about Dane Scarlett at Ipswich. If he doesn’t get a chance soon, we may have to reconsider that agreement.

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The young defender was pursued by Tottenham throughout the entirety of last summer and finally made the switch to North London in a £19m move from Middlesborough (ESPN).

However, Djed Spence was unable to replicate the form he showed at Nottingham Forest in the previous season. That is largely because he was limited to just six first-team appearances for the Lilywhites, totalling only 41 minutes on the field (Transfermarkt).

Many suspected this was down to Antonio Conte‘s reluctance to use a player that he may not have exactly sanctioned the signing of. It was thought, then, that the arrival of Ange Postecoglou this summer could open the door for Spence to prove himself again.

It wasn’t to be, however, and Spence was shipped out on loan to Leeds United for the duration of the 2023/24 campaign.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 28, 2022 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Djed Spence suffers eight-week injury blow

Life at Leeds United isn’t quite going to plan for Spence, either, it seems. With just one brief substitute appearance to his name so far, the 23-year-old is now facing eight weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury.

That’s according to The Athletic, who report Spence has suffered knee ligament damage, but will not need any surgery. The wing-back picked up a knock in training last week and a scan has revealed the extent of the problem.

The injury, reported as lateral collateral ligament damage, is expected to keep Spence out of action “until the middle of November.” He will now miss key games for Leeds against the likes of Leicester City, Southampton, and Norwich City.

Spurs Web Opinion

Djed Spence just cannot catch a break. I was hoping his time with Leeds could see him revitalized somewhat and hopefully work his way back into the setup at Spurs for the future, but this is another setback that will be hard to come back from.

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There was a lot of excitement about Spence’s arrival in North London last year following his breakthrough season on loan at Nottingham Forest in the Championship.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 01: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group D match between Olympique Marseille and Tottenham Hotspur at Orange Velodrome on November 01, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

However, the 2022-23 campaign was one to forget for the 23-year-old, who did not get a single start for Spurs during the first half of the season before being shipped out on loan at Rennes.

Spence did not do enough to convince Ange Postecoglou that he should have a part to play at Tottenham this season, with the right-back being loaned out to Leeds United, who are looking to bounce straight back to the Premier League following their relegation last season.

Djed Spence still has a chance at Tottenham

Eccleshare has now claimed that the door has not been shut on the defender’s Spurs career just yet.

The journalist suggested that the Lilywhites are very much open to reintegrating the right-back into their plans for the future but in order for that, he needs to impress at Elland Road.

Very curious to see how Djed Spence does on loan at Leeds. The view at Spurs is that the door is still very much open, but this is an opportunity you feel he has to take. @PhilHay_ sets the scene for his season ahead here:https://t.co/AUKWbtDrF9

— Charlie Eccleshare (@CDEccleshare) September 15, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion

Spence does not feel like a natural fit for the inverted full-back role in Postecoglou’s system but the same could have been said about Pedro Porro, who has had no issues adapting to the role.

So, if the right-back does well at Leeds, there is no reason why he cannot force himself into Postecoglou’s plans for next season.

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Tottenham had chased the signing of the promising young right-back all summer last year, and there were great expectations placed on Spence when he finally signed for the North London club in a £19m deal (ESPN).

Spurs fans were left frustrated when, under Antonio Conte, Spence was limited to just five appearances for the Lilywhites, spending a total of 41 minutes on the pitch for the Lilywhites (Transfermarkt).

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 17, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

French side Rennes took Spence on loan for the second half of the 2022/23 campaign, but he also failed to make much of an impact there.

Returning to North London this summer, there was renewed optimism that Spence could finally get his Spurs career going under new manager Ange Postecoglou. However, it is thought the youngster has ‘failed’ to impress the Australian, too (Alasdair Gold).

Djed Spence drops back down to the Championship

Spence has now returned to the Championship with Leeds United, although reports indicate there is no option or obligation to buy in the deal. Leeds will pay £1m for the season-long loan (Phil Hay).

Spurs Web Opinion

It really baffles me how Djed Spence has not been given a proper opportunity at Spurs, but for both Conte and now Postecoglou to not be keen on him, there must be something about the way he trains that is affecting his chances. I’d like to see him go on loan and prove himself, as I think he could still be a player worth keeping on our books.

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It has been widely reported over the past couple of weeks that Spence is one of a whole host of first-team players expected to leave Hotspur Way before the transfer window closes (Football Daily).

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold revealed a few days ago that the right-back was attracting interest from several Championship clubs and also from the Serie A but the player was ‘unsure’ about leaving England this summer.

Now it appears the right-wing-back is close to joining Leeds United on a season-long loan for £1m, but there is no buy option or obligation in the deal (Phil Hay).

Spurs did not want to sell Djed Spence this summer

During his appearance on LWOS before the Leeds news broke, Thomas explained that Spurs still believe Spence is an asset and they want to see how he can develop with regular game time.

Lyall Thomas said: “Obviously there’s Lloris the goalkeeper, the three centre-halves, Dier, Sanchez and Tanganga, the left-back, Reguilon. Midfielders – Hojbjerg and Ndombele and then you have Djed Spence who I think will go on loan.

“I understand that Tottenham like Djed and want to see how he develops, he’s only a young player.

“I think his future will be somewhere else on loan. He’s a talented player and I know Tottenham like him as a player and want to see how he develops and if he will develop into an asset for them.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Even if Postecoglou does not feel Spence has a future at Tottenham, it would still make sense for Spurs to loan out the right-back rather than sell him this summer.

The 23-year-old has a long contract at the club and if he does well out on loan this season, we can potentially recoup the fee we paid for him next summer.

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Football Insider also recently revealed that Tottenham are demanding a loan fee of more than £1m from Leeds United for Djed Spence.

It was reported by Sky Sports News on Monday that Leeds want to strengthen at right-back before the transfer window shuts and had opened talks with Tottenham over a loan deal for Spence.

However, it was explained that the deal was not at an advanced stage and that other clubs were also eyeing a move for the Spurs star 

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 01: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group D match between Olympique Marseille and Tottenham Hotspur at Orange Velodrome on November 01, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Djed Spence is closing in on a move to Leeds United

The Athletic report claims that Spurs will be sending Spence on a full-season loan to Leeds United for a £1m fee, but there is no option or obligation to purchase the 23-year-old.

Spurs Web Opinion

This will be a good move for Spence as Leeds play on the front foot under Daniel Farke and the 23-year-old needs regular starts next season if he is to rebuild his confidence and get his career back on track.

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Spence is one of the players that Spurs are reportedly looking to offload before the transfer window slams shut in a little over a week (Sky Sports Football Daily).

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 01: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group D match between Olympique Marseille and Tottenham Hotspur at Orange Velodrome on November 01, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

On Wednesday, Ben Jacobs explained on the Last Word on Spurs podcast that while Tottenham would prefer to sell the right-back permanently, they have only received loan offers for the player so far this summer.

He stated that the 23-year-old might have to drop down to the Championship this season, with Swansea, Leeds United and Bristol City alleged to have enquired about a temporary deal for the defender.

Djed Spence attracting interest from Italy 

Gold has now said that apart from Championship sides, Spence is also wanted by clubs in the Serie A.

However, the journalist plays down the chance of the right-back making the move to Italy, stating that the former Middlesbrough man is ‘currently unsure’ about leaving the Premier League.

Spurs Web Opinion

It might be beneficial for Spence to drop down to the Championship as the right-back needs regular game time this season in order to get his career back on track. If he does well at a club like Leeds and helps them win promotion, plenty of top-flight sides will be interested in his services next summer.

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Ange Postecoglou himself made it clear last week that Spurs cannot afford to keep adding new players before getting some out of the door first, given the bloated nature of their squad (Football London).

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are prioritising offloading some unwanted players, and that was a point that was re-iterated by Ben Jacobs during his appearance on the Last Word on Spurs podcast on Wednesday.

The journalist stated that while Spurs ideally want to offload the likes of Japhet Tanganga, Sergio Reguilon and Djed Spence permanently, they might be forced to consider loaning them out since there have only been enquiries about temporary deals for those players so far.

Eight players in the shop window for Tottenham

Apart from the aforementioned three, Bridge has now named Hugo Lloris, Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele as among those who are currently in the shop window.

The journalist further added that the Lilywhites are also listening to offers for Eric Dier, who has one year left on his contract while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is open to leaving if a suitable bid arrives.

Tottenham's potential outgoings:

Hugo Lloris
Djed Spence
Eric Dier
Japhet Tanganga
Davinson Sanchez
Sergio Reguilón
Tanguy Ndombele
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

[via @MichaelBridge_] pic.twitter.com/mVCdiZWPLF

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 23, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion

Much like last summer, Tottenham would likely be forced to accept loan moves for many of these players. 

The problem for Spurs is that many of these players are attracting interest from Italy, Spain and France, and the reality is that most Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1 sides are not in a position to pay any transfer fee.

So, unless any of the eight agree to head to Turkey, Russia or Saudi Arabia, it is going be hard for Tottenham to recoup any money for them.

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Last week, we relayed a report from Football League World which claimed that Tottenham wish to loan out Spence and are looking for the right destination for the England Under-21 international.

The report named Southampton as one of the clubs interested and it was alleged that the Saints fit the profile that Spurs are looking for since they are expected to play a possession-heavy brand of football under new boss Russell Martin.

However, the outlet added that Crystal Palace are also eyeing a temporary deal for Spence and that the right-back believes that he is ready for Premier League football.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 17, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Spurs want a permanent sale for Djed Spence

Jacobs has now said on the Last Word on Spurs podcast (starting at 41:32) that Tottenham prefer to offload the former Middlesbrough man permanently but there have only been loan requests for the player so far this summer.

The journalist asserted that Spence might have to drop down back to the Championship, naming Swansea, Bristol City and Leeds United as clubs who have made enquiries about temporary moves for the player.

Jacobs also added that a few Ligue 1 clubs are eyeing the right-back following his spell at Rennes last season, with Strasbourg alleged to have held internal discussions about the defender.

Spurs Web Opinion

Even if Postecoglou does not see Spence as part of his plans, it might make sense to loan the 23-year-old out over selling him permanently. He has a long contract at Tottenham and his value could appreciate significantly if he has a decent season out on loan.

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Spence joined Tottenham in the summer of 2022 with Antonio Conte admitting at the time that Spence was a ‘club’ signing rather than his own, having moved to North London from Middlesbrough in a deal worth up to £20million dependent on add-ons (talkSPORT).

Conte said at the time: “Spence is an investment of the club. The club wanted to do it.

“I said ‘OK, this player is young but he showed he can become a good, important player for us’. The club decided to buy him.”

Spence had only managed to make four appearances in Tottenham colours last season to the tune of just 30 minutes of game time before the club allowed him to see out the remainder of the season on loan at French outfit Rennes during the January transfer window (transfermarkt).

Gold has revealed that the only interest to date in Spence’s services has come from clubs in the Championship and a loan exit is the most likely outcome for the right wing-back.

(Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Djed Spence has failed to impress Ange Postecoglou

He told his YouTube channel: “Djed Spence, Spurs will listen to any offers for Spence.  He’s absolutely failed to impress Postecoglou. 

“He’s not going to play this season unless there are injuries. The only interest thus far has come from the Championship for Djed. 

“I guess it’s up to him whether he takes a step down to the league below. I think Spurs have to accept a loan because I don’t think they’re going to get a fee anywhere near what they paid for him right now.

“They maybe just have to get a loan, do well in the Championship, build himself back up.

“I guess this will be a good test of whether Djed is just comfortable sitting around at a Premier League club or whether he will be happy to go back to the Championship and kind of reboot, start again and show everyone what he can do.”

Spence was not included in the squad for either of Tottenham’s first two Premier League matches with the Australian preferring to utilise Emerson Royal and Pedro Porro on the right side.

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Porro’s performance against Manchester United last weekend went some way to reinforce his way to be part of Postecoglou’s plans and prove he can operate in the system expected of him, which certainly ended any glimmer of hope Spence may have held of forcing his way into a bench spot.

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It appears as if Ange Postecoglou is happy with Emerson Royal and Pedro Porro as his options at right-back, with multiple outlets reporting over the last week that Tottenham are ready to offload Spence (Evening Standard).

The 23-year-old arrived at Spurs from Middlesbrough 12 months ago and struggled to get game time under Antonio Conte during the first half of last season before being loaned out to Rennes in January.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 17, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Spence set to leave on loan from Spurs again

FLW have now claimed that Spence’s Tottenham career is far from over as the North London club are only looking to loan out the right-back this summer.

It is alleged that the Lilywhites are looking for the right destination for the England Under-21 international, with Southampton fitting the profile since they are expected to play a possession-heavy brand of football under new boss Russell Martin.

However, the outlet adds that Palace are also interested in a temporary deal for Spence, who believes that he is ready for Premier League football.

Spurs Web Opinion

The priority for Tottenham should be to loan Spence out to a club where he is guaranteed regular game time. It is perhaps wishful thinking to expect the 23-year-old to play regularly for Palace when he could not even get consistent minutes for Rennes last season.

Spence has not been involved in either of Tottenham’s first two Premier League matches and desperately needs to head out to get his promising career back on track.

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The report reveals that Tanguy Ndombele, Hugo Lloris, Eric Dier, Sergio Reguilon, Djed Spence, Japhet Tanganga and Harvey White could all leave the North London club before the window slams shut on September 2.

It is alleged that Ndombele tops the list of players that Spurs wish to offload, with the Frenchman attracting interest from Turkish pair Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.

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Tanguy Ndombele fails to impress another Spurs boss

It is explained that while Ange Postecoglou was prepared to give the 26-year-old a clean slate, the former Lyon man has not impressed the new boss with his time-keeping and attitude.

Tottenham want to sell Ndombele permanently and are also said to be willing to let Tanganga, White and Reguilon leave if they receive suitable offers.

The Sun add that Tottenham are also listening to bids for Spence despite the right-back signing for the club just a year ago while Lloris is now searching for a new team.

Finally, the outlet adds that ‘it remains to be seen’ what decision Spurs make on Dier’s future.

Spurs Web Opinion

It is a little surprising to see White’s name as part of this list as I assumed the club would have wanted him to go out on loan again this season.

The other names on this list are not surprising and I do believe that Spurs will try to push Dier out, given that he only has a year left on his contract and is seemingly not an important part of Postecoglou’s plans.

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Tottenham were expected to make wholesale changes to their backline this summer, and that now appears to be materialising with Ange Postecoglou hinting on Sunday that Micky van de Ven will not be the only centre-back to arrive through the door at Hotspur Way this summer (Football.London).

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Postecoglou also confirmed in his press conference that there will be several exits over the coming weeks since the squad is quite bloated at the moment.

Tottenham are looking to overhaul defensive options

While it has been well documented over recent weeks that Sanchez is expected to leave, Gold has now revealed that his fellow centre-backs Rodon and Tanganga are also expected to head through the exit door.

The journalist assets that Tottenham are now also listening to offers for Reguilon and Spence.

Spurs Web Opinion

It was always clear that Sanchez, Rodon, Tanganga and Reguilon were going to be offloaded this summer and it appears as if Spence has failed to win over Postecoglou during pre-season, with the Australian seemingly happy with Porro and Emerson as his options at right-back.

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Johnson shot to the limelight during the 2021-22 campaign, with the youngster establishing himself as a regular in the Forest starting eleven and playing a key role in the club’s promotion to the top flight.

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The attacking midfielder had no issues making the step up to the Premier League last season, managing 10 goals and three assists across all competitions (Transfermarkt).

This is not the first time that the 22-year-old has been mooted as a target for Spurs, with Football Insider reporting back in April that the Lilywhites were keeping tabs on the player.

The Daily Mail also subsequently stated last month that Johnson was on Tottenham’s radar but the publication asserted that North London club would be reluctant to meet Forest’s £50m valuation of the youngster.

Spurs exploring a part-exchange deal for Johnson

If The Telegraph’s latest update is to be believed, Spurs have now come up with a strategy to bring down the price by offering some of their players to Forest.

The report states that Tottenham ‘remain interested’ in Johnson and are now ‘weighing up’ an offer for the versatile attacker.

The outlet claim that Spurs have contacted Forest and given them a choice of signing Spence, Rodon and Gil as part of any deal for the Wales international.

Spurs Web Opinion

While I can understand Spurs offering Spence and Rodon, I am surprised that the club are willing to offload Gil. The Spaniard’s characteristics suit the way Postecoglou wants to play and I can see the winger thriving under the Australian if he gets opportunities.

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Neither Spence nor Ndombele have featured in any of Tottenham’s three pre-season games so far this summer.

Despite some reports initially indicating that Postecoglou could give the Frenchman a chance to revive his Tottenham career (L’Equipe via Sport Witness), multiple outlets have reported over the past week that the North London club are now ready to cut their losses on the midfielder (Daily Mirror).

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Multiple sources from Turkey have reported over recent days Galatasaray are in talks with Spurs about the 26-year-old (Sabah).

Spence is still struggling for chances at Tottenham

Spence meanwhile would have hoped for a change in fortune this season after seemingly not being fancied by Antonio Conte.

However, if The Evening Standard’s latest update is to be believed, Tottenham are now ready to offload both Ndombele and Spence.

The report reveals that the pair have been transfer listed along with Hugo Lloris and Joe Rodon, which is why the four players were absent from the matchday squad against Shakhtar.

Spurs Web Opinion

The Ndombele news is not surprising as it always seemed unlikely that the midfielder would fit into Postecoglou’s high-intensity style. 

However, I am rather surprised that the Australian has decided not to include Spence in his plans. Perhaps the Spurs head coach is simply not convinced that the 22-year-old can play as an inverted full-back.

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Ange Postecoglou will welcome back his senior internationals to Hotspur Way today ahead of the flight to Perth ahead of their first match of the summer when they face Premier League rivals West Ham United at Optus Stadium on July 18.

The Australian revealed in his press conference on Monday that Fraser Forster and Rodrigo Bentnacur will not be part of the tour due to their injuries while he added that a couple of other players are ‘touch and go’.

Tottenham also confirmed last night that Ryan Sessegnon will miss pre-season after the defender sustained a hamstring injury during training and has had to undergo an operation in a bid to permanently fix his recurring muscular problem.

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Troy Parrott and Djed Spence could miss Spurs’ pre-season tour due to injury

Meanwhile, The Telegraph claimed yesterday that Hugo Lloris might also stay behind in London as the goalkeeper looks set to seal an exit from the North London club.

This claim has also been seconded by Gold, who has now named the Tottenham captain as one of the players who could remain back at Hotspur Way.

The journalist added that Parrott and Spence are currently recovering from their respective knee and groin injuries, with both youngsters said to be facing a race to be fit to play a part in Tottenham’s pre-season matches.

Spurs Web Opinion

It would be a shame if Parrott and Spence are not involved since both players would have been keen on making a good first impression on Postecoglou.

Even if they are not 100 per cent fit, I would hope that they fly with the squad in the hope that they can recover in time for the latter part of the tour and be part of the building of a new team spirit under the 57-year-old.

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There was a lot of excitement about Spence’s arrival in North London 12 months ago following his breakthrough season on loan at Nottingham Forest in the Championship.

However, the 2022-23 campaign was one to forget for the 22-year-old who did not get a single start for Spurs during the first half of the season before being shipped off on loan at Rennes.

While he made a promising start to his spell at France, the right-back once again found himself warming the bench in the final couple of months of the campaign.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 01: Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group D match between Olympique Marseille and Tottenham Hotspur at Orange Velodrome on November 01, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Djed Spence’s future at Tottenham

Gold has now revealed that the England Under-21 international, along with the other non-internationals will begin pre-season work with Postecoglou on Monday, July 3.

He states that Spence is keen to make a good first impression on the new Spurs head coach so that he can push his way into the team.

The journalist explains that the right-back does not wish to go out on loan again next season but adds that it might end up being a ‘necessity’, given that Emerson Royal and Pedro Porro are at the club.

Gold adds that the former Middlesbrough man is determined to ‘give it his best shot’ to catch the Australian’s eye next month.

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I am sceptical about whether Pedro Porro can adapt to the demands of an inverted full-back role, which Postecoglou prefers.

So, I can see a world where the Australian opts to use the Spaniard further forward, thus allowing Emerson to battle it out with Spence for the right-back role next season.

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There was a lot of excitement about Spence’s arrival in North London 12 months ago following his breakthrough season on loan at Nottingham Forest in the Championship.

(Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

However, the 2022-23 campaign was one to forget for the 22-year-old who did not get a single start for Spurs during the first half of the season before being shipped off on loan at Rennes.

While he made a promising start to his spell at France, the right-back once again found himself warming the bench in the final couple of months of the campaign.

Rennes manager Bruno Genesio revealed to Ouest-France at the start of last month that Spence had suffered an injury, which meant that he had to return to Tottenham just before the end of the season.

Djed Spence still recovering from injury at Spurs

Barclay has now taken to social media to reveal that the former Middlesbrough man has not yet fully recovered from the injury, which is why he missed out on the Young Lions squad for this summer’s European Under-21 Championship.

Djed Spence didn't make the England Under-21 squad because of a knee injury. It's not a serious one but enough to keep him out of the tournament #thfc

— Tom Barclay (@TomBarclay_) June 14, 2023

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Spence was evidently signed by Paratici because of his ability to play as a wing-back and I am quite interested to see if he can adapt to the inverted full-back role under Postecoglou. 

While that would seem to take away the 22-year-old’s biggest strength (which is one vs one situations out wide), the new Spurs boss has a history of moulding talented, young players into specific roles.

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After failing to get a single start at Tottenham during the first half of the campaign, Djed Spence got a new lease of life after his loan move to Rennes in January.

The 22-year-old got a run of consecutive games under his belt and made an impressive start to his spell at the club, but he saw his minutes dry up after the international break in March as first-choice right-back Hamari Traore regained fitness to take his place in the starting eleven.

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Rennes manager Bruno Genesio confirmed two weeks ago that the right-back had picked up a knee injury and would thus be returning to his parent club (Ouest-France).

Joe Rodon has also found game time hard to come by over the last few months, with the centre-back even struggling to make the matchday squad on several occasions recently.

However, Football.London reveal that the centre-back was handed a rare start in the club’s 5-0 win over Ajaccio 5-0 on Sunday, which was the former Swansea man’s first minutes in Ligue 1 since mid-February.

The report reveals that even though Genesio praised Rodon for his performance on his return to the side, the French club have no intention of keeping the Tottenham man at the club beyond the end of the season.

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While Spence has the potential to thrive at Spurs under a manager such as Arne Slot, who has an attacking approach and trusts young talent, it does look like Rodon’s time at the North London club is likely to run out this summer.

The defender might have to settle for a return to the Championship as I cannot see too many Premier League clubs showing interest in the 25-year-old on the back of his struggles at Rennes.

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