Centre-back Tottenham sold last summer may be set for Premier League return
An academy graduate who Tottenham Hotspur let go last summer has had an exceptional 2024-25 campaign, and it has now emerged that he might make a cut-price return to the Premier League this summer.
The story of Japhet Tanganga at Tottenham is a major ‘what if’ moment as the youngster showed plenty of promise when he first broke into the first team back in 2020.
However, due to a combination of constant injuries as well as the revolving managerial door at Spurs, the defender only made 27 league appearances for the Lilywhites across four seasons before eventually sealing a permanent switch to Millwall last summer.
The centre-back was outstanding for the Lions last campaign as they missed out on the playoff spot on the final day of the season, with Tanganga winning the Supporters’ Club Player of the Season award.
Japhet Tanganga could return to the Premier League at a discount
It has now been revealed by journalist Richard Cawley that the centre-back has a release clause of just £1.2m in his contract with Millwall.
However, this clause can only be activated by the 20 clubs in the top flight, thus making the Tottenham academy graduate a bargain option for a few Premier League sides.
Meanwhile, Football Insider relay this information and reveal that Tanganga was the subject of interest from Wolves during the January window.
The outlet says that it might be difficult for Millwall to hang onto the Englishman if another Premier League club makes a move for him during the current transfer window.
Would Tottenham consider re-signing Tanganga?
It was recently pointed out by Alasdair Gold that Tottenham are extremely lacking in homegrown and club-trained players at the moment.
The journalist suggested that it is an issue that the club will need to address during the summer window ahead of their return to the Champions League.
Tanganga will qualify as both homegrown and club-trained, having come through the Hotspur Way academy, but the big question is whether the 26-year-old would accept a bit-part role at N17.
It has also been rumoured that Spurs are plotting a move to re-sign Kyle Walker-Peters, and like Tanganga, the full-back will also boost the club’s homegrown and club-trained numbers.
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