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Inter Milan Near £25.6 m Deal for England Defender Spence

8/12/2026

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Summary

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Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign England full-back Djed Spence for least £25.6 million (30 million euros).
Spence, 26, has eight World Cup caps and started 23 Premier League games last season.
Inter seek to replace right-back Denzel Dumfries, who left for Real Madrid after his £17.1 million release clause was triggered.
Liverpool and Everton are also linked with Spence, though the £25 million fee is viewed as low for a defender.

History

Historical Context

The European Court of Justice’s Bosman ruling on 15 December 1995 freed EU players to leave at contract end without fees and banned EU-player quotas. That decision sparked a surge in cross-border transfers, with foreign-player shares in Europe’s top leagues climbing from 23 % in 1990 to 71 % by 2025. Today, Inter Milan’s £25.6 million bid for Djed Spence reflects the market dynamics created by Bosman.

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Story summary

Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign England full-back Djed Spence for least £25.6 million (30 million euros).
Spence, 26, has eight World Cup caps and started 23 Premier League games last season.
Inter seek to replace right-back Denzel Dumfries, who left for Real Madrid after his £17.1 million release clause was triggered.
Liverpool and Everton are also linked with Spence, though the £25 million fee is viewed as low for a defender.

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