Tottenham report: Dejan Kulusevski in talks over shock exit

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Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski is said to be unhappy in north London - with a surprise move on the cards

Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 29, 2024 in London, England.
Dejan Kulusevski in action against Wolves (Image credit: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski could be about to leave the club, in a surprise exit that would rock the Lilywhites.

Despite the north Londoners sitting 11th in the table at the turn of 2025, Kulusevski has been one of Ange Postecoglou's better players in the first half of the season. The Swede was outstanding in the 4-0 win against Manchester City and has been preferred to James Maddison in the No.10 role of late.

But with Tottenham stuttering this term, Kulusevski is reportedly interested in a change of scenery – with contacts already made over his next move.

Tottenham face a fight to keep Dejan Kulusevski, with the groundwork already made over a move

Tottenham Hotspur Manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates the 0-4 win during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Could Ange Postecoglou lose one of his most trusted attacking stars? (Image credit: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Tottenham brought Kulusevski to north London in the January transfer window two years ago, initially on loan. The 24-year-old was an instant hit, helping Spurs finish above Arsenal and qualify for the Champions League, joining permanently that summer.

But now, a loan move with an option for the winger to leave permanently is being discussed, with Brennan Johnson frequently taking Kulusevski's place at right-wing under Postecoglou and the player's own frustrations leading to openness to move.

Brennan Johnson in action for Tottenham against Sheffield United in the Premier League in September 2023.

Brennan Johnson has taken the right-wing spot a lot this season (Image credit: Getty Images)

A report from MilanLive states that legendary striker-turned-advisor at Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has begun sounding out Kulusevski over a return to Serie A.

Ibrahimovic's countryman broke through at Atalanta in Italy before spells at Juventus and Parma. Now, Milan are seriously weighing up a move provided they can offload Nigerian attacker Samuel Chukwueze first.

The Rossoneri are said to want to sign Kulusevski on loan with an obligation to buy this summer, with Tottenham said to be demanding €50 million.

Though the lure of European football could prove difficult to resist for the player, in FourFourTwo's view, this may well be a difficult transfer for Milan to engineer.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Swedish legend Ibramovic could convince his countryman to move (Image credit: Getty Images)

With a contract running until 2027, Spurs are firmly in control of the player's future and will drive a hard bargain, as they've demonstrated in the past when interest has been shown in the likes of Harry Kane.

Kulusevski is worth €60 million, according to Transfermarkt. Spurs take on Newcastle United this weekend when Premier League action returns.

Mark White
Mark White
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.