- Leeds have cut short Djed Spence's loan deal and sent him back to Tottenham
- He arrived at Elland Road in August but played just seven league games
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Leeds United have sent Djed Spence back to Tottenham after activating a break clause to pause his loan move.
The 23-year-old full-back has made just seven Championship appearances after being hampered by a knee injury since joining on a season-long loan in August.
Spence suffered the injury during training not long after his arrival in the summer.
He missed 12 league games before returning to action in Leeds' 2-0 win against Blackburn in December.
The right-back joined Tottenham from Middlesbrough for £20m in 2022 before being loaned out to French side Rennes for the second half of last season.
Leeds have terminated Djed Spence's loan deal and sent him back to Tottenham
It comes after Ange Postecoglou's side suffered several injuries to defenders in recent weeks
Spence played just seven Championship games for Daniel Farke's side after being hampered by a knee injury
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Despite missing a string of games between August and November, Spence featured in six of Leeds' last seven matches.
His return to north London will be a bonus for Ange Postecoglou, whose side have struggled with several injuries to key defenders in recent times.
Cristian Romero has been ruled out for an extended period due to a hamstring injury, while Micky van de Ven only returned to training this week after a soft tissue injury.
Spence will now return to Tottenham, who signed him from Middlesbrough for £20m in 2022
Tottenham are also in the race to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, while Manchester United and Chelsea are also interested in the France international.
Spurs had held talks to sign the defender in December and he could be worth around £35million.