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Tottenham News speaking to John Wenham
Mon 30 June 2025 16:10, UK
Dennis Cirkin has been linked with a Tottenham return after playing a key role in Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League.
Tottenham are in desperate need of club-trained players and have identified Cirkin as a viable option.
Clubs competing in Europe’s elite competition are required to name four club-trained players in their squad, but Tottenham currently only have one: goalkeeper Brandon Austin.
As a result, a move for Cirkin makes sense, as the Englishman climbed the ranks at Hotspur Way before being sold to Sunderland in 2021 and would therefore count as a club-trained player in North London.
Cirkin could provide cover for Destiny Udogie (Credit: Imago)
Cirkin to reach an agreement to extend his stay with Sunderland
As reported by The Northern Echo (22 June), Tottenham are keen to sign Cirkin and are ready to make a formal offer to the Black Cats for their former defender.
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It has been suggested that Sunderland could accept a bid of around £20million for Cirkin.
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Cirkin was an important player for Sunderland last season
However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the 23-year-old will remain with the Mackems this summer.
“I don’t see Cirkin joining Tottenham,” Wenham said.
“He will want to play in the Premier League with Sunderland, and I think Tottenham will be reluctant to pay big money on a player who they had a £6m buyback clause for up until last summer.
“I appreciate he’s only got one year left on his deal, but I can see Cirkin reaching some sort of agreement which will see him carry on at Sunderland. He’s a very good player, by the way. I just don’t see this one happening.”
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Daniel Levy could miss out on a deal for Cirkin (Credit: Imago)
Tottenham need defensive reinforcements
Whether Cirkin is signed or not, Tottenham should still look to add another left-back to Thomas Frank’s squad. While Djed Spence played in that position last season, he is more comfortable when operating on the right.
Therefore, adding an experienced left-back to provide competition for Udogie could make sense.
However, with several attacking reinforcements needed, it may be unlikely that a left-back is purchased this summer.
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