Why Dejan Kulusevski now looks close to Tottenham return after what was spotted vs Hoffenheim

Dejan Kulusevski may soon have a role to play under Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur.

The Sweden international has been out of action for around 15 months after a knee injury, but could finally be back soon.

Mohammed Kudus and the 26-year-old attacker were recently seen training at Hotspur Way, with the Ghana international possibly set for his first minutes of pre-season in the second game against Hoffenheim.

Kulusevski was present at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the hosts beat the German club 3-0 on 15 August.

The two teams meet again 24 hours later at Hotspur Way on Sunday.

After missing an entire season in N17, the Swedish attacker will surely be raring to get going at North London.

Why Dejan Kulusevski return can't be far at Tottenham

Kulusevski has endured a nightmare at Tottenham, which has coincided with a decline in the team's fortunes.

The Lilywhites have battled relegation the last two seasons and seem to be putting plans in place to ensure that doesn't happen again.

With the former Juventus ace in and around the North London outfit's first-team squad, his return may not be far off.

During the 3-0 win over Hoffenheim, Kulusevski was spotted walking alongside Martin Dubravka in the stadium's corridors, according to football.london.

Why Dejan Kulusevski has uphill battle at Spurs

Tottenham have backed De Zerbi heavily this transfer window after he managed to secure Premier League safety with Tottenham.

The Italian manager has got the likes of Jan Paul van Hecke, Sanro Tonali and Mateus Fernandez for big fees, but the North Londoners may not be done yet.

Cody Gakpo is one of De Zerbi's targets at the North London outfit.

Savinho is another name Spurs want, with several additions potentially on the cards up front.

If the Lilywhites do sign the Liverpool and Manchester City wingers, Kulusevski will surely have plenty of competition to get his place back in the starting lineup.