Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in signing Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin during the upcoming January transfer window. The 23-year-old left-back, who has been with Sunderland since 2020, opted to remain at the club despite Tottenham’s interest during the previous summer transfer period. Cirkin’s current contract with Sunderland extends until the summer of 2026, following a renewal in 2023.
As the winter transfer window approaches, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is monitoring Cirkin’s situation closely. While the club is not dismissing a potential move in January, the process may prove more complicated than it would have been earlier. Tottenham previously held a buy-back clause in Cirkin’s contract, but that clause expired on June 30, 2024. Consequently, if Spurs wish to secure a transfer for Cirkin, they will need to negotiate directly with Sunderland.
Sunderland is under no obligation to sell Cirkin, particularly as the club has strengthened its left-back options this summer by signing Reinildo and Arthur Masuaku. Given these new additions, Cirkin may seek an opportunity that ensures him a prominent role in the team.
A recent statement from Regis Le Bris, Sunderland’s head coach, indicated that a potential contract extension for Cirkin is contingent on his recovery from a current injury. Le Bris noted that once Cirkin is fit, discussions regarding his future can take place.
The coming months will be crucial in determining whether Tottenham’s interest in Cirkin escalates or if the club shifts its focus elsewhere. As the January transfer window nears, both clubs face important decisions regarding the player’s future and the implications of potential negotiations.