Everton chase Djed Spence after Spurs star’s World Cup rise

Everton have registered their interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence as manager David Moyes looks to secure a long-term successor for veteran full-back Seamus Coleman.

According to reports from The Athletic, the Toffees are actively exploring the parameters of a summer deal for the 25-year-old England international, who faces a highly uncertain future in North London.

Despite signing a long-term contract extension with Spurs that runs until 2029, Spence is reportedly viewed as a sellable asset by Tottenham management as they look to reshape their squad.

Everton’s recruitment team has placed a high priority on the right-back position, and the club believes they can offer Spence the guaranteed first-team minutes he needs to cement his status at both the club and international levels.

Negotiations are expected to intensify as the Merseyside club looks to beat out rival suitors to secure his signature.

Dual Heritage and International Recognition Shape Rising Star’s Profile

Born in London, Spence possesses a rich multicultural background, inheriting Kenyan heritage through his mother, Aisha Spence, alongside Jamaican roots from his father.

This diverse lineage made him eligible to represent three different nations on the international stage, sparking significant interest from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) early in his career.

While local advocates and former players urged him to pledge his allegiance to the Harambee Stars, Spence ultimately committed his future to the Three Lions. His rise reached a historic milestone when he became the first Muslim player to feature for the England men’s senior team, making his debut against Serbia.

World Cup Heroics and Fitness Concerns Cloud Immediate Transfer Timing

The defender’s immediate focus remains firmly fixed on international duties, where he recently played a heroic role in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.

Despite nursing a minor pre-match injury that limited his involvement, Spence came off the bench in the 73rd minute to help a 10-man England side withstand a furious late bombardment, booking a place in the quarter-finals against Norway.

This high-profile exposure has only inflated his market value, complicating Everton’s hopes of striking a cut-price deal with Tottenham.

While Moyes is keen to initiate formal talks, any concrete club transfer will remain on hold until England’s tournament run concludes.

Everton remain optimistic that the lure of regular Premier League football will give them a decisive edge, but they continue to monitor alternative full-back targets in the event that Spence’s stellar international performances trigger a bidding war.