Tottenham are plotting a surprise move for their former academy star Dennis Cirkin.
The North London club made significant additions to their squad in the recently concluded transfer window. However, Thomas Frank is not completely satisfied with the team at his disposal. The former Brentford boss seeks more quality and depth at the back.
According to Pete O’Rourke via Football Insider, Spurs are considering bringing Dennis Cirkin back to the club in 2026. They lack depth at left-back and consider their former academy star an ideal fit for their project under Frank.
Spurs keen on Dennis Cirkin
The transfer expert said: “Yeah, it a bit of a surprise link this one as well, with Sunderland’s Cirkin. He came through the ranks at Tottenham before going away to Sunderland and making a name for himself.
“He’s a good player, there’s no getting away from that, but whether he’d be a regular starter if Tottenham were to move for him, I’m not too sure.
“He would provide a boost to their homegrown quota, and they have had a few issues with that homegrown quota for their Champions League squad this year.
“So the deal could make sense if they want to bring him in to boost that.
“He definitely would provide cover for left-back if Tottenham were to make a move for him.”
The 23-year-old came up the ranks at Tottenham before leaving the club in 2021 to join Sunderland in search of a more prominent role. He has only gone from strength to strength since joining the Black Cats and has established himself as a key figure in the team.
Cirkin had an impressive season in the English second division last time out. He was involved in 36 league games and contributed to five goals. Spurs were quite impressed with his performances and now want to bring him back to the club to provide more competition to the likes of Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie.
While the 23-year-old was an integral part of Sunderland’s team last time out, he seems to have gone down the pecking order following the arrival of Reinildo and Arthur Masuaku in the summer. Spurs are keeping a close eye on his situation and could make a move for him in January.
The player seems open to a return to the club, and since he has entered the final year of his deal at the Championship club, they could snap him up for a bargain fee. While he is unlikely to be a regular starter, he can certainly help them resolve concerns about their homegrown quota in Europe.
Levy’s tenure delivered only two trophies across more than two decades, with their last success coming in Bilbao, Spain, when Tottenham lifted the Europa League.
Off the pitch, however, Levy transformed Tottenham into one of the most profitable sides in the game, making the club a financial powerhouse during his time in charge, even if that balance sheet success did not always translate into consistent triumphs on the field.
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While there are no specific details yet on how the investment will be delivered, those same sources underlined that “the proof will be in the pudding” and suggested that plans are already being mapped out behind the scenes.
