Everton have put Djed Spence at the top of their right-back list as their top target
Everton have a problem at right back. They can no longer fall back on the ever-reliable Seamus Coleman, who has called it a day in his career, and it is clear that Jake O'Brien's future must be at full-back.
Their solution is in the transfer market and could be closer to home than they first thought, having set their sights on Tottenham Hotspur star Djed Spence.
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Football FanCast verdict |
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Honesty |
The Athletic have provided an update on Everton's pursuit of a right-back, which has dropped Spence and Arsenal's Ben White. It remains to be seen who they prioritize, but both are potential targets this summer. |
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Finance |
In terms of valuation, the transfer fee is still to come from Spence. The World Cup could still complicate matters if he takes his performance and price tag to the next level, forcing Everton to consider their options. |
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Understanding |
Spence can play at both left and right back, and is an England international these days. Although Spurs struggled last season, he remains one of the best defenders in the Premier League. |
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Impact |
It could all come down to Spurs' asking price. If they reach Everton, they should be expected to make a move for the England star this summer. |
Spence would be an excellent signing for the Toffees, as they look to finally solve their right-back problem. After signing Hayden Hackney and Tyrique George, the fullback will be another statement of intent.
Everton are now eyeing a move for Djed Spence
According to The Athletic's Patrick Boyland, Everton are now targeting Spence this summer as part of their pursuit of a right-back. Ben White is again a name on their radar after the Arsenal man landed in North London.
As things stand, the two Premier League defenders sit higher on Everton's list than Guela Doue, who has been deemed too expensive for the Toffees to pursue.
Any interest is in its early stages, but no one can deny the quality Spence will bring especially to David Moyes' side.
Spence Spence will solve Everton's right back problem
The departure of the right-back, who is already familiar with the Premier League, will solve two important problems for Everton. It will finally solve their problem on the right and importantly allow O'Brien to return to his full-back role.
Spence is the perfect combination between a modern fullback and a defensive tackle capable of blocking the game's top forwards, using his incredible speed.
Indeed, the England star sits in Europe's top 10 pacers for the 2025/26 campaign, a list that Kylian Mbappe surprisingly leads.
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The fastest players in Europe 25/26 |
top speed |
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Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) |
38 km/h |
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Micky van de Ven (Spurs) |
37.38 Km/h |
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Kyle Walker (Burnley) |
37.31 Km/h |
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Chiedoze Ogbene (Ipswich) |
36.93 Km/h |
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Pedro Neto (Chelsea) |
36.86 Km/h |
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Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) |
36.76 Km/h |
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Matheus Nunes (Man City) |
36.7 Km/h |
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Anthony Gordon (Barcelona) |
36.68 Km/h |
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Djed Spence (Spurs) |
36.62 Km/h |
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Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) |
36.65 Km/h |
He's more than just his pace, but that certainly helps make Spence an attractive option for Everton this summer.
