So far this summer, Tottenham have managed to fight off both Manchester City and Manchester United in a £300million transfer window.
That comes despite the side finishing 17th in the Premier League in their last two seasons and facing the potential of the drop to the Championship.
The Teessiders have been active in the transfer market this summer, reinvesting money from the sale of Hayden Hackney and the sell-on windfall from Morgan Rogers' £117million move to Chelsea.
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Middlesbrough appear to have made a major breakthrough in their pursuit of a Tottenham Hotspur defender
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Liverpool have reportedly added Djed Spence to their list of potential defensive reinforcements this summer, with the Reds keeping tabs on the versatile full-back as Andoni Iraola looks to bolster his backline options.
According to reports, England international Djed Spence wants to join Liverpool, while Tottenham Hotspur have set their asking price.
So far this summer, Liverpool have only made two signings, having landed Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet.
Atletico Madrid have moved into pole position to sign Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero after agreeing personal terms with the Argentinian international, TEAMtalk understands.
