Tottenham Hotspur are 'leading' the race to sign Middlesbrough wing-back Djed Spence amid transfer interest from Nottingham Forest.
The Reds are keen to sign Spence on a permanent deal after his impressive loan season at the City Ground, providing two goals and five assists as Steve Cooper's side won promotion into the Premier League. It is the first time they will feature in the top-flight for 23 years.
Reports now suggest that Tottenham are ahead of Forest in the race to sign Spence with Spurs' interest claimed to be at an "advanced stage".