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Sunderland have rekindled their interest in DeAndre Yedlin by opening fresh talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the US star’s future, according to sources.

The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light, eventually finding favour under Sam Allardyce after improving his defensive abilities.

He made 25 appearances in all competitions.

Allardyce is keen to add a right-back to his squad, with Billy Jones the only senior, recognised right-sided full-back currently on the books.

Yedlin - who is currently enjoying an extended close-season holiday following his participation in the Copa America - joined Spurs from Seattle Sounders in 2014, signing a four-year contract.

As such, reports suggest Tottenham, though willing to sell with Kyle Walker and Keiran Tripper ahead of Yedlin in the pecking order, will hold out for around £5-6 million for the player.

That is likely to price Yedlin out of an immediate, permanent move to Wearside, though a further season-long loan has been mooted.

Sunderland will scour the market - most likely in France - for cheaper alternatives.

But should that search fail to throw up a suitable candidate, the Black Cats could return to north London nearer the close of the summer transfer window.

And to that effect they will maintain communication with Spurs, with the Daily Mail claiming Sunderland have re-engaged with Yedlin’s employers to seek clarification on his future.