Manchester United Rejects Spurs’ £45m Djed Spence Offer
Manchester United’s search for a new left-back has taken another twist – and this time it involves turning down an England international.
With Luke Shaw’s recurring fitness problems unsettling the new INEOS regime, United have been scouring the market for cover and competition on the left side of defence. Lewis Hall remains a key target, but Newcastle United’s hardline stance has complicated that pursuit and forced the 20-time English champions to scan the alternatives.
One of those options was Djed Spence.
Spurs’ price shuts the door
According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham offered Spence to several Premier League rivals, including Manchester United, after his eye-catching World Cup performances pushed his value up in North London.
The response was blunt.
Spurs set an asking price of around £45 million for the 26-year-old full-back, a figure that immediately put off United and the rest of the chasing pack.
“A host of Premier League clubs were offered the chance to sign the 26-year-old, including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Everton.
“There was interest, but Tottenham‘s initial asking price of around £45million was viewed as too high and no deal materialised.”
United walked away. So did everyone else.
Inter pounce at £30m
The saga has now taken a continental turn. Sky Sports report that Inter Milan have agreed a £30 million deal with Tottenham for Spence, who can operate on either flank, underlining once again how English clubs often raise the bar when Old Trafford comes calling.
“Inter Milan have agreed a £30m deal to sign England defender Djed Spence from Tottenham. Sky Sports News understands the agreement includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause.”
For United, it is another reminder that they are still treated as a premium buyer in a market where every extra pound counts.
INEOS hold their line
The decision to reject Spence is not an isolated call. INEOS have already turned down the chance to sign highly rated Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, and academy left-back Harry Amass is expected to depart, adding another layer of urgency to the reshaping of United’s defensive options.
Yet the pattern is clear: they are refusing to be dragged into inflated deals.
The belief inside the club is that Lewis Hall remains attainable, despite Newcastle’s current resistance. That conviction is shaping their entire strategy at full-back.
At the same time, contingency plans are in place. Low-cost alternatives such as David Raum, Jorge Salinas, and Joaquin Seys have been lined up should the Hall pursuit stall completely and Newcastle refuse to soften their stance.
United have made their choice on Spence. Inter will get their man. The question now is simple: in a window where prices spike the moment Old Trafford is mentioned, can INEOS land the left-back they actually want without blinking first?
