Inter and Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement for Djed Spence, according to Fabrizio Romano.The permanent transfer is valued at €31.5 million, while Spence has already agreed personal terms with the Serie A champion. The remaining steps include his medical, contract signature and the formal exchange of documents.The agreement changes the direction of a story that had remained open earlier in the transfer window. SoccerNews previously reported Roberto De Zerbi’s hope that Tottenham could persuade Spence to stay, but the player is now close to returning to Italy.Spence’s performances for England at the World Cup increased his profile. He helped the national team finish third and showed that he could handle defensive responsibility at the highest international level.The 26-year-old can play on either side of the defense, although Inter is expected to use him primarily as a right wing-back. His pace allows him to cover the entire flank, while his ability to carry the ball should give the Italian club another way to move forward from deeper positions.Inter has been searching for a new option on the right since Denzel Dumfries joined Real Madrid. Spence has the athletic qualities to fill that role and arrives with previous experience of Italian football.He spent the second half of the 2023/24 season on loan at Genoa, making 16 Serie A appearances. That spell should reduce the adjustment period because Spence is already familiar with the league and the tactical demands placed on wing-backs in Italy.Tottenham signed him from Middlesbrough in 2022 after his successful loan helped Nottingham Forest earn promotion to the Premier League. His first seasons in north London included further loans to Rennes, Leeds United and Genoa, but he eventually returned and established himself in the senior squad.Competition for full-back positions has increased since De Zerbi arrived. Andy Robertson discussed the fight for places involving Spence during preseason, with Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie also available.The €31.5 million agreement gives Tottenham a profit on its original investment, while Inter gains a player entering his prime after his strongest period at club and international level.Status: Inter and Tottenham have reached a verbal €31.5 million agreement for Djed Spence, and personal terms are settled. The medical, contract signature and official announcement remain pending.The post Inter reaches €31.5 million agreement for Djed Spence appeared first on SoccerNews.