"Sunderland's ambitious summer transfer activity under manager Regis Le Bris has raised important questions about the future of 23-year-old left-back Dennis Cirkin, according to Football Insider. The Black Cats spent more than 160 million strengthening the squad for Premier League competition. Among those new additions are Reinildo, recently signed from Atletico Madrid, and Arthur Masuaku, the former West Ham defender."
"These two arrivals directly impact the same wing of defense where Cirkin has traditionally operated. Cirkin, who joined Sunderland in 2021, is now in the final year of his contract and has seen his standing within the squad shift significantly. Still recovering from a wrist injury suffered towards the end of Sunderland's Championship campaign, he has yet to make any appearances this season. That absence, combined with the competition brought in by Reinildo and Masuaku, means that Cirkin may have slipped down the pecking order."
"Sunderland have yet to make a decision on whether they will offer him a new contract, and he himself could be tempted to consider leaving when his current deal expires, to avoid being stuck with limited playing time. He is young, still developing, and needs match time to progress. Sitting on the bench or being a reserve risks stunting his growth. Offering him a renewed contract could demonstrate faith, but only if he believes he will play."
Sunderland have made a positive start to the Premier League season, winning seven points from their first four matches and sitting in the top half of the table. The club invested more than 160 million in summer signings to strengthen the squad. Reinildo and Arthur Masuaku were recruited and occupy the same defensive flank where Dennis Cirkin operates. Cirkin joined Sunderland in 2021, is in the final year of his contract, and is still recovering from a wrist injury and has made no appearances this season. Those factors have reduced his standing and limited his likely first-team opportunities. Sunderland remain undecided on offering a new contract, and Cirkin may consider leaving to secure playing time.
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