Tottenham have been watching Djed Spence this season, according to the Daily Telegraph’s Matt Law.

The Lowdown: Spence impressing with Forest

The right-back joined Nottingham Forest on loan from Middlesbrough at the start of the season and has since gone on to make a fantastic impression at the City Ground, having made 23 appearances in all competitions.

The 21-year-old played a huge part in Forest’s dominant 4-1 mauling of FA Cup holders Leicester City at the weekend. Sealing the result with a goal on the hour mark, Spence earned high praise from Trevor Sinclair, who labelled the youngster a ‘Premier League player’.

With his Boro contract expiring in less than 18 months’ time, the Teessiders will not be short of interest in the player, as a number of top-flight clubs are said to be monitoring the full-back.

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The Latest: Tottenham watching Spence

According to Law on Twitter, “Tottenham have been watching Djed Spence this season”.

This follows reports that the north London club had two bids rejected for the defender during the January transfer window, but these offers are believed to have been significantly lower than Middlesbrough’s £15m valuation.

Consequently, Spence is set to resolve his future in the summer, as a whole host of clubs are said to be interested in his signature, including Spurs’ arch-rivals Arsenal.

The Verdict: One for the future

Spence produced a man-of-the-match performance when Forest defeated the Gunners in the FA Cup third round last month, with the defender’s display hailed as ‘unbelievable’ by Ian Wright.

The right-back continued to impress against Premier League opposition with an emphatic performance on Sunday. Martin Keown called him a ‘Rolls-Royce’, approving of Mikel Arteta’s pursuit of the Boro defender.

If Tottenham are to ramp up their interest ahead of the summer transfer window, they will surely face a tough fight to secure Spence’s signature. However, with right-back remaining a problem position for Antonio Conte, the 21-year-old could prove to be the answer for years to come if he can maintain the form he is showing in Forest’s hugely impressive FA Cup run.

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