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Lyon make inquiry to borrow Djed Spence from Tottenham… with the Ligue 1 outfit keen to replace full-back Malo Gusto as they close in on a £30m move to Chelsea
- Lyon look set to sell full-back Malo Gusto to Chelsea in a deal worth £30m
- They are looking for a replacement and are interested in Tottenham’s Djed Spence
Lyon have made an inquiry about the loan of Tottenham right-back Djed Spence until the end of the season.
Spence arrived at Spurs just six months ago after helping Nottingham Forest secure promotion to the Premier League last year, but he failed to break into Antonio Conte’s starting line-up.
The 22-year-old has been limited to four brief substitute appearances in the Premier League and now it looks like he will be allowed to temporarily leave Tottenham this month.
Lyon are interested in the loan of Djed Spence from Tottenham until the end of the season
Brentford, Southampton and Leicester have shown interest in keeping Spence in England, but a move to France could also be on the cards, with Lyon closing in on Tottenham in a bid to sign the winger.
The Ligue 1 outfit are looking for a new right-back as they prepare to sell teenage defender Malo Gusto to Chelsea for around £30m.
Gusto will be moving to Stamford Bridge shortly to compete with Reece James.
Lyon are looking to replace Malo Gusto (above), who looks set to join Chelsea
Tottenham are working on a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon right-back Pedro Porro.
Spence’s likely departure from Spurs comes amid the club’s search for Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon.
Conte already has Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty to cover the right flank, but he is not satisfied with his options and wants to add another player for this position before next Tuesday’s deadline.
Tottenham have been turned down a £32.5m offer for Porro but are still optimistic about closing a deal for the 23-year-old, who has scored twice and registered six assists in the Portuguese league this season. season.