Why Djed Spence reality is already known as Everton play waiting game for transfer priority

Djed Spence has emerged as an ambitious target for Everton this summer.

The Tottenham Hotspur full-back caught a lot of people's eyes with some exceptional performances at the 2026 World Cup.

With uncertainty around the defender's game time in North London, the Toffees have been linked with a transfer.

Spence is definitely seen as an option at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but David Moyes may have to wait before a new right-back arrives.

The 25-year-old is competing with the likes of Pedro Porro and Andy Robertson at Spurs.

At the Merseyside outfit, Moyes has largely played Jake O'Brien out of position at right-back, while Nathan Patterson looks to be on his way out. But that could soon change.

How Everton have decided to address transfer priority

Moyes clearly needs a new right-back this summer and the Toffees are now prioritising reinforcing the position with a fresh face.

Spence has admirers at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but his displays at the World Cup may now put his signing out of reach.

According to The i Paper on 23 July, sources at the Blues have suggested that they're ready to wait until the "ideal candidate" - unlikely to be Spence - appears to bolster the right-back spot.

Merlin Rohl played in defence during the 4-0 pre-season friendly win against Dundee at Dens Park, highlighting the lack of depth in Moyes' squad.

Brooke Norton-Cuffy latest at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Goodison News have covered reports of Everton's interest in Brooke Norton-Cuffy, with the Genoa right-back valued at £17million.

The former Arsenal youngster has also been heavily linked with the Toffees, but it doesn't look like they fancy him.

While a move for Norton-Cuffy is being considered at Hill Dickinson Stadium, it doesn't have universal support among Everton's hierarchy, The i Paper add.

The Merseyside outfit are looking for alternatives to strengthen the right-back area and it remains to be seen who they will eventually land.

What should be clear in L3 is that Moyes needs more depth in his backline.

The Toffees pursued Kenny Tete long and hard last summer just to see him extend his stay at Fulham, and a similar situation can't be afforded this time around.