Tottenham are set to cash in on Djed Spence's big move as Inter study the youngster's price tag

Tottenham Hotspur have raised their price tag for Djed Spence following the defender's performance in England at the World Cup.

Spence has gone from a player fighting for his future at Tottenham to one of the standout stories of England's World Cup campaign, changing the conversation around his valuation.

The 25-year-old came off the bench against Norway in the quarter-finals, and played 34 minutes in defence, winning three of four balls and an aerial duel, and completing 12 of 14 passes while driving forward.

Rio Ferdinand was among pundits to praise the Spurs man afterwards, saying people need to “respect his name”, with the Manchester United and England defender wanting fans and pundits alike to finally recognize the quality Spence has shown at the game's biggest stage.

High praise from one of the most revered defenders in English football history, and it was echoed elsewhere, with Alan Shearer insisting in his comments during the defeat to Argentina that Spence was the man of the game.

Tasked with tying up Lionel Messi on big occasions and producing stunning style to deny Giuliano Simeone's goalscoring chances, the 25-year-old has left many Tottenham fans wondering why on Earth he appears to be for sale.

Spence's World Cup by the numbers

• 313 minutes played

• The pass rate is 87 percent

• 2 wins per game

• 0.4 dribbles per game

• 0.3 shots per game

Indeed, suitors have been circling for a reduced price since it became clear that the former Middlesbrough man is not in Roberto De Zerbi's plans, but Spurs' valuation has now changed dramatically.

Tottenham are calling for a new price tag for Spence

According to reports in Italy, Inter's interest in the Englishman has not gone away, but they are now facing a very difficult task to make a deal.

This is despite Spence's willingness to join, as he wants to play Champions League football next season.

The versatile speedster is said to be keen on a move, but Spurs are now demanding more than €35m (£30m), which would net them a huge £10m profit on the fee they paid to bring him from Boro in 2022.

Spence may now need to force his way out – a tactic employed by an increasing number of top players in recent transfer windows.

The two clubs will sit down to discuss once the World Cup is over, and the Three Lions will play in the third place qualifier on Saturday in Miami.

Spence's exit paves the way for Souza

Football FanCast sources understand that Tottenham have told Brazilian defender Souza that he will be part of De Zerbi's plans next season.

The manager appreciates his versatility and plans to use him as an alternative to the experienced Andy Robertson, who arrived as a free agent from Liverpool this summer.

Destiny Udogie could be sold as he continues to battle injury, but the Spurs manager wants two quality options in each position heading into the new season.