Tottenham face right-back dilemma as Spence nears Inter

Why Spence’s exit matters

Spence’s likely departure is not just about squad depth. It changes the balance of Tottenham’s back line.

• Porro is an attacking full-back first.
• Spence offered another profile, with recovery pace and direct running.
• Other reports also say Cristian Romero is on his way out, adding to the sense of defensive reshaping.

That makes the right-back issue more urgent. A team trying to settle under Roberto De Zerbi does not want a thin defensive unit before the season properly starts.

The Gusto problem

Malo Gusto is reportedly admired, and the logic is obvious. He is a specialist right-back, still only 23, and he has already built substantial experience at a major club. The update says he has made 134 appearances for Chelsea, which underlines why Spurs would view him as more than a stop-gap.

The problem is the market.

• Chelsea are said to value him at £75m.
• Several elite clubs have also been linked.
• Selling across London is rarely straightforward.

Even if Gusto is open to a move, Tottenham would be entering an expensive and crowded race.

Munoz may be more realistic - but not easy

Daniel Munoz looks like a different type of target: older, more rugged, and already proven in the Premier League. He would bring reliability and intensity. But reports also say reaching an agreement with Crystal Palace could be difficult at this stage of the window.

Tottenham’s need is clear. Their options are not.

The next few weeks will show whether Spurs pay heavily for a ready-made answer, pivot to a more attainable target, or trust Porro and patch the position internally. Either way, right-back has become one of the key storylines to watch before the window closes.