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title: "Tottenham: Spurs want to re-sign Dennis Cirkin"
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published: "2022-10-09T16:25:49Z"
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# Tottenham: Spurs want to re-sign Dennis Cirkin

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) are keen to re-sign Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin after letting him leave the club last summer, according to journalist Alan Nixon.**

### **The Lowdown: Cirkin’s Sunderland move**

The U20 England international came through the academy at Hotspur Way, having made 25 appearances for the U18s and 21 appearances for the U21s (via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dennis-cirkin/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/568006)).

However, after struggling to be earn a chance to shine with the Lilywhites’ first-team, Spurs [agreed to sell](https://theathletic.com/news/sunderland-sign-dennis-cirkin-from-tottenham-on-permanent-deal/RH6HHT0c2F1h/) the 20-year-old defender to the Wearside club last summer.

Since his arrival at the Stadium of Light, Cirkin has made [49 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dennis-cirkin/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/568006) for the Black Cats, including [eight games in the Championship](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dennis-cirkin/leistungsdaten/spieler/568006) this season.

### **The Latest: Spurs want to re-sign Cirkin**

According to a surprising report by [journalist Alan Nixon (via HITC)](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/10/09/tottenham-dennis-cirkin-sunderland/), Tottenham are keen to re-sign Cirkin – despite his departure from the club only one year ago.

It is [suggested](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/10/09/tottenham-dennis-cirkin-sunderland/) Spurs will carry out final checks on the 20-year-old before fully coming to a decision as to whether they will make a move for their academy prospect in January.

The [Sunderland Echo](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/the-inside-track-on-tottenhams-buy-back-option-and-sell-on-clause-after-dennis-cirkins-sunderland-switch-3344210) previously reported the Lilywhites have a £6m buy-back option included in the deal, which is set to run until the summer of 2024.

Therefore, his potential return to Spurs’ first-team would add another homegrown player to Antonio Conte’s squad.

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### **The Verdict: Promising talent**

Whilst playing in League One with the Black Cats last season, [Cirkin averaged](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/16/Archive/England-Sunderland) 2.5 clearances, 1.8 tackles and 1 interception per game, having made [37 league appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dennis-cirkin/leistungsdaten/spieler/568006/plus/0?saison=2021) for the Wearsiders.

During his tenure at Hotspur Way, former manager Jose Mourinho was full of praise for the youngster, having [claimed](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/players/jose-mourinho-dennis-cirkin-contract-17341835):

“He’s a kid with a lot of quality, and I look forward to bringing him to train with us, and to help his development.”

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However, having been rated by coaches whilst at the academy, it begs the question as to why Spurs were willing to let him leave on a permanent deal last season.

Either way, his talents appear to be on Conte’s radar going into the January transfer window.