Tottenham are reportedly trying to re-sign Dennis Cirkin from Sunderland despite allowing him to leave the club only last year.
Cirkin has had an impressive season so far with Sunderland and played a pivotal role for the club last campaign.
The 20-year-old joined Sunderland from Tottenham in 2021 after failing to make an appearance for the North London club.
Now, according to The Sun, Tottenham are looking to re-sign their former player.
There’s no suggestion from the report, but Tottenham may have a buy-back clause in his contract, meaning they can bring him back for a low price, something becoming increasingly common in modern football.
With Ivan Perisic often utilised at left wing-back for Tottenham this season, Antonio Conte may be looking for his long-term replacement. Despite the Croatian enjoying a good start to life at the club, he’s entering the latter stage of his career at 33 years old.
However, Cirklin has also played on the left-hand side of a back three at times, which could mean Conte is planning on using him in this position, with Ryan Sessegnon as the wing-back.