Sunderland in 'advanced talks' to sign England youth starlet from Premier League club

The Black Cats are said to be ‘in advanced talks’ over a deal for a defender.
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Sunderland have been linked with a move for Tottenham defender Dennis Cirkin.

Football Insider claims that talks between the Wearsiders and Spurs over a permanent deal are at an ‘advanced’ stage.

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The 19-year-old left-back is yet to feature for the Spurs first-team.

Dennis Cirkin of Tottenham Hotspur.Dennis Cirkin of Tottenham Hotspur.
Dennis Cirkin of Tottenham Hotspur.

However, the England under-19 international has been named on the bench in five games across all competitions for Tottenham.

Sunderland are in the market for full-backs after the departures of Conor McLaughlin and Callum McFadzean, with Lee johnson still waiting on a contract decision from Denver Hume.

The club had agreed a deal with Liverpool for left-back Tony Gallacher before reportedly pulling out of the move.

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The Black Cats begin their League One campaign against Wigan Athletic at the Stadium of Light on Saturday with midfielder Dan Neil in line to start at left-back.

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