Middlesbrough have not spoken to any clubs about a move for Djed Spence amid claims that Tottenham Hotspur are at an advanced stage in negotiations for the defender.
Spence, who starred on loan for Nottingham Forest last season, is a transfer target for Spurs this summer after a stellar season on Trentside. The 21 year-old right-back played 46 times for the Reds and starred in the play-off final defeat of Huddersfield Town at the end of May.
His value has rocketed as a result of his fine 2021-22 and will net Middlesbrough a handsome transfer fee if, as expected, he does move on this summer. Tottenham are being heavily linked with a move for Spence, who would slot straight into the right-wing-back position in Antonio Conte's defence.
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However, Forest will fancy their chances of convincing Spence to remain at the City Ground after promotion.
NottinghamshireLive understands that talks are not 'advanced' with any club yet with the player currently on international duty.
Boro are willing to sell a player they loaned out at the start of last season and because his stock has risen so much the funds would be valuable to Chris Wilder as he looks to mount a promotion push in 2022-23.
Spence was visibly emotional after winning the play-off final at Wembley and has been settled in Nottingham.
Speaking after the win at the national stadium, he was asked about what the future may hold for him.
"(This club) means everything to me," Spence told NottinghamshireLive.
"I've come here and the fans and gaffer have both taken me in.
"We lose together and win together. We're going up together. This means everything to me."
He was then pressed on whether he would be back at Forest and said: "I would love to stay, but it's not in my hands. We'll see what the future holds."
"Hopefully," he added when asked about returning next season.
