TBR Football understands that Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to keep close tabs on Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin.
The North London club are assessing left-back options, but also players who can help bolster their homegrown quota in UEFA competitions.
Spurs could only name a 22-man squad for the Champions League group stage due to their lack of homegrown and club-trained players.
Cirkin came through Tottenham Hotspur’s academy and would count as club-trained in Europe, which would be a huge boost for their squad.
Exclusive: Tottenham consider Dennis Cirkin January move
Sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, that Thomas Frank is considering a move for Dennis Cirkin in January.
Tottenham thought about signing Cirkin over the summer, but their interest in the defender never materialised in the end.
But come January and the 23-year-old could be available for a significant cut price, given he will be out of contract in the summer.
Currently, the defender is somewhat frustrated at the Stadium of Light, having fallen down the pecking order after the arrival of Reinildo from Atletico Madrid.
There is now a real chance that Spurs will make their move for the defender during the next transfer window, given their need for cover at full-back.
Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro and Ben Davies are their current full-back options, although the latter coming into the team would only be if disaster struck.
Jose Mourinho praises Dennis Cirkin at Tottenham
Back in 2020, Jose Mourinho spoke highly of Cirkin, labelling him as a “kid with a lot of quality” when he was in Spurs’ academy.
Speaking to the media, Mourinho said: “He’s 17, but 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.”
During the summer of 2021, Tottenham allowed the defender to leave for the Stadium of Light, where he has spent four successful seasons.
But after being promoted to the Premier League, the Black Cats have made several additions to their squad, which has seen him fall out of favour.