Tottenham are reportedly prepared to sanction the departure of 25-year-old English international Djed Spence in the summer transfer window.

Djed Spence has done quite well for Tottenham Hotspur, and his departure would be a blow for the North London club. Spurs are already lacking depth at full-back, and Spence has been an important player for them.

The Englishman can operate on either flank, and Tottenham need players like him at the club. In addition, Pedro Porro has been heavily linked with a move away from the club. They cannot afford to lose both players in one window, and it will be interesting to see whether the Spanish international is willing to stay at the club so Spence can move on.

The English defender is a target for Juventus, as per a report by TEAMtalk. The Serie A giants are hoping to sign him at the end of the season, and Tottenham will demand around €32 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window.

There is no doubt that the English international has the quality to succeed in Italy, and he could be an important player for them. Spence has shown his quality in England, and he could hit the ground running in Italy.

Spurs must keep players like Spence

Tottenham have endured a disastrous season so far, and they are fighting for survival in the Premier League. They need to keep their best players if they want to bounce back strongly next season. A club of their stature should be fighting for domestic trophies and regularly competing in the UEFA Champions League.

Selling their best players would send the wrong message about their ambitions. The fans are already frustrated with the transfer business, and losing key players like Djed Spence will only make matters worse.

As for the player, he is unlikely to have any shortage of clubs looking to sign him if he is made available in the summer. The Englishman could be attracted to the idea of joining a bigger club where he can fight for major trophies. Tottenham are going through a period of transition, and they are unlikely to compete for league titles soon.