North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are often involved in battles on the pitch and off it – and the latest is going to be a transfer chase for Middlesbrough’s exciting young wing-back Djed Spence.Saturday, 18.00: (2.40) Wimbledon (3.25) Cambridge (3.05)The 21-year-old Englishman is having an excellent season on loan at Nottingham Forest and is already looking like a star of the future. Reports in England say that Middlesbrough are set to demand around $27 million for the player, which isn’t too bid of a price tag in today’s market – especially in England.Spurs boss Antonio Conte is known for basing his game heavily on wingbacks and is always keen to add players who can run up and down the pitch all day. Spence is dynamic going forward but is also good at defensive duties.Djed Spence – Rising Star@DjedSpence pic.twitter.com/guuStfmIbe— . (@HugoFilmz28) March 6, 2022 Arsenal have signed Takehiro Tomiyasu at the start of the season, but need someone to bolster their options on that side of the pitch.Such is Spence’s potential, that even Bayern were linked in making a bid for him. The German giants have a history of signing young players from England, but at this point, it looks like Spence is nearest to a move to the north side of the British capital. The question remains is – which rival will be the quickest to secure the $27 million man.
