Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder has revealed why Tottenham have taken so long to sign right-back Djed Spence this summer.
The England Under-21s international is closing in on a move to Spurs reportedly set to be worth around £12.5million, rising to £20m in potential add-ons, after Spence's impressive 2021/22 campaign on loan at Nottingham Forest saw the Tricky Trees earn a return to the top-flight after a 23-year absence.
Following a lengthy transfer saga that has gone on throughout the summer, Spence's move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is expected to be completed in the coming days and Boro boss Wilder has explained why the deal has taken so long to be finalised.
