Leeds have announced on-loan ex-Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence has returned to parent club Tottenham.
The 23-year-old right-back, who arrived at Leeds on a season-long loan deal in August, has been restricted to a handful of appearances after sustaining a knee injury in September.
Spence returned to action at the start of last month, while Leeds boss Daniel Farke has reportedly been keen on signing a left-back in the transfer window, with Verona’s Josh Doig a target.
Leeds said: “Leeds United can confirm Djed Spence has returned to Tottenham Hotspur, bringing his loan spell with the club to an end.
“Spence made seven appearances while with the Whites after joining in the summer transfer window.
“We would like to thank Djed for his efforts while at Elland Road and we wish him well for his future career.”
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Former Boro defender Spence, who helped Nottingham Forest win promotion in the 2021-22 season while on loan, made his Leeds debut at the start of September before sustaining a knee injury in training.
He returned to action in December and made a further six Championship appearances. Spence left Boro for Tottenham in the summer of 2022 but is yet to make a single start for Spurs, with his six appearances all coming from the bench.
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