Tottenham could re-sign former full-back from rival Premier League club despite buy-back clause expiry

Tottenham are reportedly interested by re-signing former youth star Dennis Cirkin from newly-promoted Sunderland.

The Eire-born defender moved to London aged three and have become a part of the Spurs academy, though he did not make any senior appearances.

Cirkin left in 2021 to signal for Sunderland after they have been in League One and has since featured 116 instances for them in all competitions.

He was additionally a part of their promotion-winning aspect final season because the Black Cats beat Sheffield United within the Championship play-off ultimate.

Now Spurs could possibly be set to deliver him again to north London, as The Northern Echo have reported their curiosity in negotiating a deal.

Sunderland will work on agreeing a brand new contract with Cirkin as his present phrases expire on the finish of June 2026.

The left-back’s deal from Spurs to Sunderland in 2021 is alleged to have included a buy-back clause for the previous.

As per the Sunderland Echo, the payment stood at £6million however the clause expired on June 30 in 2024.

Future Udogie and Djed Spence have been the common left-back picks for Spurs throughout the 2024/25 marketing campaign.

Ben Davies additionally performed within the place, though he sometimes operates extra as a centre-back.

Spurs not too long ago introduced that Sergio Reguilon will depart on the finish of his contract after a five-year spell.

Thomas Frank has change into the brand new head coach and has already overseen a summer season signing in Mathys Tel.

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The Frenchman first joined Spurs on mortgage from Bayern Munich in January however his transfer has been made everlasting for round £30m.

Kevin Danso was additionally a loanee, however he too has accomplished a full transfer because of a reported £21m obligation to purchase clause.

Luka Vuskovic is one other arrival in a £12m transfer from Croatian membership Hajduk Cut up, with the deal being agreed in September 2023.

Nonetheless, talkSPORT understands membership captain and legend Heung-min Son will focus on his Spurs future throughout pre-season.

Though an possibility to increase his contract to 2026 was triggered, his future on the membership stays unclear.

Saudi Arabian sides Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al Qadsiah have expressed an curiosity and are ready to pay €40m [£34m] for the South Korean.

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