Tottenham Hotspur to rival Arsenal for Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence?

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence.

Since joining Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan deal, the 21-year-old has made a positive impression, featuring on 20 occasions in all competitions.

With less than 18 months remaining on his contract at the Riverside Stadium, he is inevitably being linked with a number of clubs in the Premier League.

As well as Arsenal and Leeds United, Sky Sports News claims that Spurs are also monitoring any developments with the player.

The North London outfit are allegedly ready to part ways with Matt Doherty, while summer arrival Emerson Royal is still to totally convince at right wing-back.

However, Spence is unable to represent any interested club for the remainder of the season, a consequence of having already played for his parent club and Forest.