Djed Spence’s move to Genoa has collapsed after the clubs failed to reach an agreement.
BBC Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella reported that Genoa failed to come to an agreement with Tottenham regarding the fee for the player.
The Italian club had expressed interest in making Spence’s loan move permanent but couldn’t agree on a fee lower than £8.5 million with Spurs.
Negotiations between the two clubs extended over a month but ultimately did not result in a transfer.
Despite this setback, Genoa might reconsider if Tottenham lower their asking price in this window.
Spence, who joined Spurs from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2022 for £12.5 million, has seen limited action with the Lilywhites.
Since his arrival, he has made just six appearances for the club, totalling a mere 41 minutes on the pitch.
During the previous season, Spence spent the latter half on loan at Genoa, where he featured in 16 Serie A matches, and ended up impressing the Serie A side.
The 23-year-old full-back’s versatility was evident as he played across various defensive and midfield positions, demonstrating adaptability and potential that impressed the Italian club.
Tottenham aim to recover as much of their initial investment as possible with the sale of the Englishman this summer.
With Spence under contract until June 30, 2027, the club is exploring alternative options for his future.
Spence was signed under Conte but the Italian made it clear that it was not his signing but rather, the club’s.
And the move has not worked out for either of them.
As the transfer window unfolds, Spurs will continue exploring possibilities to find a suitable solution for the promising young defender.