Inter Milan weigh Djed Spence move amid uncertainty over Moussa Diaby

Inter Milan are considering a renewed move for Tottenham defender Djed Spence after negotiations to sign Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad became increasingly difficult during the current transfer window.

Talks over a deal for Diaby have failed to reach a significant breakthrough, with the conditions required for meaningful progress between the two clubs not yet in place.

According to Foot Mercato, citing Sky Italia, Inter have found the negotiations for the Al-Ittihad player more complicated than expected. The situation has prompted the Italian club to review alternative targets as they look to strengthen their right side.

Nicolas Gonzalez remains among the players being assessed by Inter. The Argentina international is currently with Juventus and had already featured on the club’s list of possible options for the position.

Djed Spence has also moved back into consideration. The England international had previously been discussed within Inter, and his name has now returned to the foreground as the club reassesses its plans following the difficulties surrounding the Diaby negotiations.

Spence could reportedly leave Tottenham for 30m euros, with a further 5m euros potentially payable through incentives and bonuses linked to the transfer, according to the same report.

Inter have therefore widened their focus rather than ending their search for a right-sided reinforcement. Diaby remains the deal that has become harder to progress, while Gonzalez and Spence are among the alternatives being considered by the Italian club.

The latest development leaves Inter weighing different options as they attempt to find a solution in the current transfer market. No agreement has been reported for Diaby, Gonzalez or Spence, but the return of Spence to the club’s plans underlines how negotiations over the Al-Ittihad player have influenced Inter’s recruitment strategy.

The situation around Diaby has reached a point where the necessary conditions for a genuine step forward have not been secured. As a result, Inter are examining the names already present in their planning, with the Tottenham player now again being considered alongside Gonzalez.

The report also highlights the financial framework of a possible Spence deal. Tottenham would be able to demand 30m euros initially, while an additional 5m euros could be included in performance-related or transfer-related bonuses. That figure gives Inter a clear reported valuation to consider as they compare the Englishman with their other targets.

The club’s next move will depend on whether the Diaby talks can be revived or whether Inter decide to concentrate on one of the alternatives. For now, the negotiations for the Al-Ittihad winger remain complicated, and Spence has re-emerged as a possible answer to Inter’s search for greater strength on the right.

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