Liverpool-linked World Cup star set for transfer meeting amid $40M valuation

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.

Liverpool has been linked with several stars who have impressed on the World Cup stage, including an England ace who looks set to make a switch this summer.England finished third in the World Cup, with a few breakout stars standing out(Image: (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images))With the World Cup now coming to a close, several stars who impressed on the grandest stage of all are set for some huge transfer moves.That includes several players linked with a switch to Liverpool, with England and Tottenham ace Djed Spence among those who look set for a deal.Spence has been tentatively linked as an option for the Reds this summer, as the club considers options for the backline in the transfer market.The versatile full-back, who can play on either flank, has emerged as a breakout star for England over the summer, putting in some impressive and tenacious performances for the Three Lions on their way to a third-placed finish at the World Cup.Despite those displays, Tottenham is seemingly open to a potential exit for Spence as links continue to emerge about a possible transfer for the 25-year-old.While it's unclear whether Liverpool will push for a deal, there are clubs out there that are seemingly considering a deal to sign the defender, with meetings already set up to complete a transfer in the coming weeks.According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan has planned a meeting with Tottenham to thrash out the details of a move for Spence, in the hopes of landing the England ace.A $40 million valuation was initially put on the full-back, which the Nerazzurri is willing to match, but it's unclear whether the World Cup performances could increase the potential cost of a deal, which may rule them out of proceedings.Tottenham Hotspur full-back Djed Spence has worn protective headgear throughout the World Cup(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)That could offer Liverpool the chance to swoop in, though it's still unclear whether those links will turn into concrete interest from the Merseyside outfit in the market.Spence is naturally a right-back, which would help cover off a problem position for the Reds, due to injury issues surrounding both Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong in the past year.His versatility to cover at left-back would add an extra incentive, even though the position is currently occupied by both Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas.The athletic ability of Spence would certainly fit Iraola's style of play, though there are clear priorities elsewhere in the roster to consider first.A right-winger is being considered as a priority, following Mohamed Salah's exit, while a midfielder could then make their way to the club to reinforce the central ranks.Then comes the interest in a right-sided defender, which may be a centre-back, a right-back, or someone who can play in both positions.It remains to be seen whether Spence will be a clear target for those areas, having been linked in recent weeks.