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Steven Bergwijn could be set for Premier League return two years after leaving Tottenham

Steven Bergwijn could reportedly return to England just two years after the Dutch international left Tottenham to sign for Ajax.

The 26-year-old forward was sold by Antonio Conte in 2022 with Bergwijn returning to the Netherlands to join Ajax, where the former PSV Eindhoven star has impressed in the last two seasons with the Amsterdam giants.

With TBR exclusively revealing that West Ham are interested in signing Bergwijn, this summer could see the winger return to the Premier League having shown for Ajax that he has the quality to perform at the highest level.

And another English side have now entered the race to sign the former Tottenham winger.

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Leicester City approach Ajax to sign former Tottenham star Bergwijn

According to Fabrizio Romano, Leicester City have been in contact with Ajax over a potential deal for Bergwijn, who is attracting interest from several clubs this summer.

Romano wrote on Twitter: “Steven Bergwijn could leave Ajax in the final weeks of the transfer window with several clubs showing interest. Leicester City approached Ajax to ask for conditions of the deal in the recent days.”

With 13 goals and five assists last season, the Ajax captain is more than capable of returning to England and again showcasing what he can do two years on from leaving Tottenham for a return to Holland.

And with Leicester of all teams interested in Bergwijn, the Foxes could be ideal suitors for the Dutch winger, especially under new manager Steve Cooper, who could take the forward’s game to a new level.

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Bergwijn could come back to haunt Tottenham next season

Bergwijn was solid for Tottenham despite unimpressive numbers overall for Spurs, with the decision to join Ajax one that has ultimately worked out for the 26-year-old winger in the last two seasons.

Yet a return to the Premier League could haunt Tottenham if Bergwijn hits the ground running with a club like Leicester, who could cause Spurs some serious damage if the Dutch winger is again in fine goalscoring form.

Indeed, Bergwijn is suited for the Premier League and could flourish back in England at a different team, and Tottenham will need to be careful that their former star doesn’t come back to haunt them next season.