Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence this summer, despite Tottenham Hotspur being front runners for his signature after it was revealed that the 21-year-old prefers the idea of joining the north London outfit.
The England Under-21 international hit the headlines during the 2021-22 campaign after flourishing for Nottingham Forest in his season-long loan spell from Boro, in which he made 46 appearances in all competitions as the Championship outfit were promoted to the Premier League.
And according to football.london, the Magpies are now keen on making a swoop for Spence, and have joined the long list of potential suitors who are fighting for his signature ahead of next season.
