Tottenham to rival Arsenal and Leeds for young wing-back

Tottenham are prepared to rival Arsenal and Leeds in the race to sign Djed Spence this month, according to Sky Sports. 

Spence joined Nottingham Forest on loan from Middlesbrough in September and has been a key man for the Championship side. 

And his performances haven't gone unnoticed, with the Premier League heavy hitters monitoring his form under Steve Cooper. 

Spence was superb in Forest's 1-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal earlier this month, earning the man of the match award with a WhoScored rating of 8.24. 

Spurs have made landing a new wing-back one of their priorities this month, with Adama Traore also linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

Arsenal, meanwhile, are keen on the youngster to provide competition for Takehiro Tomiyasu at right-back, with Cedric Soares reportedly wanted by Atletico Madrid and Calum Chamber entering the final six months of his deal at the Emirates. 

However, any deal for the 21-year-old would see Spence remain at the City Ground for the remainder of the season having featured for parent club Middlesbrough in the league and Carabao Cup prior to his move to Forest.