​Liverpool are exploring defensive options again this summer, with Djed Spence among the names being watched as the club reshapes its back line. According to Anfield Watch, the Reds remain interested in the Tottenham full-back, a player they have tracked for some time and whose profile increasingly fits the current market conditions at Anfield.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis is a squad in transition. Iraola has now begun work in public as Liverpool head coach, and recruitment decisions are accelerating around him. With major exits already affecting the shape and experience of the group, attention has naturally turned to areas that require depth, durability and tactical flexibility. Full-back looks one of them.The original report states that Liverpool are “keeping an eye on a full-back that they’ve wanted to sign since 2023”. That line matters because it frames this less as a fresh reaction and more as a long-running piece of background work. Clubs often revisit names when timing changes, and Spence appears to sit squarely in that category.The key detail from the report is clear, “Liverpool have wanted Djed Spence since 2023 and are continuing to keep an eye on him this summer”. That interest is said to date back to scouting work undertaken when Liverpool were watching other talent in France, with Spence catching the eye during his spell at Rennes.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs reported, Liverpool “have kept a close eye on Tottenham’s Djed Spence since he played for Rennes”. It adds that their interest “has never escalated to the bid” but that the club have “always kept tabs on him and are always on the lookout for any market opportunities that may arise”.That is often how deals are built. A player enters the database for one reason, performs well in a separate context, and remains under observation until the right combination of price, availability and squad need emerges. In Spence’s case, there are several football reasons why the file would stay active.Liverpool’s need is practical as much as strategic. The report describes defence as “one of their main problem areas”, while also pointing to injury concerns and uncertainty around how quickly younger options can take on senior responsibility. In that context, a player capable of covering multiple roles carries obvious appeal.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpence has developed into a dependable option across the defensive line. While naturally a right-back, he has also operated on the left, and that versatility is specifically highlighted in the source piece. The report says, “This versatility, coupled with the fact that he’s homegrown makes him an ideal player for Liverpool to target this summer.”Homegrown status is increasingly important when clubs are balancing registration rules alongside quality and value. Liverpool are thought to be lighter in that category than ideal, so a player who can strengthen the squad while helping