Tottenham must be ready to return for bargain Dennis Cirkin deal after Sunderland admission
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(Credit: Imago) Sat 25 April 2026 10:00, UK Tottenham Hotspur must be ready to explore the possibility of a move for Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin on a free transfer this summer. Roberto De Zerbi’s side will still be hopeful of securing their Premier League status at the end of the season, but it would be silly for them to not begin making contingency plans for the Championship.
Regular gametime has deserted the 24-year-old in the Premier League this season, and the latest noises from Sunderland should be enough for him to feature in Tottenham’s summer transfer plans. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Regis Le Bris hints at Dennis Cirkin departure as Tottenham may reignite interestTottenham were heavily linked with a move for Cirkin last summer, as they explored potential options to boost the number of home-grown players in their squad for Champions League registration.
Cirkin 2025-26 (PL)StatsCirkin 2024-25 (Championship)7 (3)Apps (Starts)36 (30)–G/A5–Chances Created per 900.560.89Successful Dribbles per 900.662.38Tackles per 903.025.07Duels Won per 906.66Cirkin’s 2025-26 stats compared to 2024-25, as per Fotmob.The Lilywhites would need to add fresh faces with proven quality at that level, who also know what it takes to secure promotion back to the Premier League, and Cirkin is somebody who ticks both of those boxes.Regis Le Bris admitted on Thursday that he doesn’t know where the defender’s future lies ahead of his contract expiring this summer, as he added that it is “important” that he and his team “stay focused on the league.”Cirkin may not have had much of a chance to impress in the Premier League this term, but he shone in his last Championship campaign, and there will surely be no shortage of suitors for him this summer if he does leave Sunderland. Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris admits he is unsure of the future of defender Dennis Cirkin.The full-back is out of contract with the club this summer and has made just nine appearances under Le Bris this season.Several Championship clubs are believed to be keen on the… pic.twitter.com/gk4XHtBRR8— Sunderland AFC News And Banter Page (@sunderlandafc11) April 23, 2026 View Tweet He is a player who knows Tottenham and cares about the club, and if they do fall into the Championship for next season, then he could prove to be a shrewd acquisition for them.Tottenham’s need for a new left-back is clearFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider back in March that Manchester City have already held internal conversations about a possible move for Destiny Udogie this summer.