Leeds United face competition from Premier League rivals Brentford for the signing of Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence.
According to the Express, the 21-year-old fullback is now being chased by the Bees. As reported by Sky Sports News, Leeds are keen on Spence, with the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham also fans of the on-loan Nottingham Forest defender.
Spence has enjoyed a breakout season with Forest this campaign, with the youngster playing a starring role in the club’s FA Cup win against Arsenal earlier in the month.
As reported by the Mirror, Boro would be open to selling Spence this month, with the Riverside club valuing the defender at £10m as multiple Premier League clubs eye a January move for the right-back.
A player who Jose Mourinho wanted to sign for Spurs as per the Evening Standard, Leeds face immense competition to sign Spence with the likes of Brentford and Arsenal now keen on the 21-year-old right-back.
The defender has made over 20 appearances in all competitions for Forest this season, and with Leeds looking for a long-term replacement at right-back to Luke Ayling, Spence could be perfect for the Yorkshire side.
Leeds have best elevator pitch to sign Spence this January
Brentford, who sit 13th in the table, could be a solid club for Spence given the west London side’s reputation of developing players, however, Leeds could be the perfect team for the English talent given his style of play and what Marcelo Bielsa expects from his players.
The defender is energetic and bombs down the wing with pace and strength. And for Bielsa, he could mould Spence into the perfect player for the right-back position if Leeds win the race for the 21-year-old.
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