'Levy magic on display again' as Cirkin transfer details emerge at Sunderland
Daniel Levy's decision when Dennis Cirkin departed for Sunderland could come back to reward Tottenham this summer.
Tottenham are yet to start their summer transfer business, though with a Champions League campaign to attend to next season, it will be crucial that Thomas Frank is backed in the market.
After such a poor domestic campaign under Ange Postecoglou, the addition of fresh quality will play a deciding role in the success that they can find under Frank, with added depth also needed in North London.
With that in mind, Tottenham have been linked with a move to sign Cirkin, and Levy seems to have played a blinder with his initial sale.
Tottenham included clause in Cirkin exit
Cirkin was always highly rated at Tottenham, though a lack of first-team exposure ultimately led to his exit back in 2021.
A move to Wearside would come to fruition for the defender, where he has since thrived and played a crucial role in their promotion back to the Premier League.
| Sunderland | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Cirkin | 36 | 3 | 2 |
However, according to Football London, Levy included a sell-on clause in the deal that saw him move to Sunderland, and with Spurs now keen to bring him home, they would get him at a discounted price.
They also had a buy-back clause in his contract, though that is believed to have now expired, meaning the initial fee may prove to be slightly higher than hoped if a deal is pursued.
Tottenham need an injection of quality in starting XI
Depth is going to be vital next season, though the main focus for now has to be on improving the starting 11 that Frank will have access to.
After finishing 17th in the Premier League, it is evident that the margin for improvement is massive, and that will only be bridged with the signings of top-quality players.
As for the likes of Cirkin, their additions would make sense from a depth perspective, depending on the nature of any deal.
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