Overview

• Football Insider reports that Spurs are monitoring Cirkin with a January 2026 move under consideration, a link later echoed by CaughtOffside.
• A return would count toward Tottenham’s Champions League club-trained requirement because Cirkin came through their academy before leaving in 2021.
• Cirkin has yet to play this season as he recovers from wrist surgery sustained late last campaign.
• Sunderland’s summer additions of Reinildo and Arthur Masuaku have increased competition at left-back and raised doubts about Cirkin’s role.
• The 23-year-old is in the final year of his contract, creating the possibility of a free departure next summer if no new deal is agreed.