Marouane Fellaini has been linked with a surprising move to Tottenham with a report claiming that Jose Mourinho wants a reunion with the Belgian midfielder.
The 33-year-old is currently plying his trade in China with Shandong Luneng and has a contract until December.
However, Voetbal 24 says his deal could be brought to a premature end to allow him to find a new team in the summer.
The midfielder was one of Mourinho’s favourites when the Spurs boss managed Manchester United.
Although Fellaini divided opinions among fans at Old Trafford, Mourinho selected him often and defended his selection.
They won the League Cup and the Europa League together before the Special One was sacked.
Fellaini, 33, has lost his place in the Belgian national team and the report claims he is keen on returning to England so that he can earn a recall.
Spurs have backed Mourinho with the players he needs for this campaign, however, his team is still struggling.
There have been calls for him to be relieved of his duties and any move for Fellaini will depend on his future at the club.
If Mourinho is given another season, the fans can brace themselves for the possible arrival of the former Everton midfielder who struggled under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
It is doubtful that signing Fellaini would be universally welcomed among the Tottenham fans and if anything, would be seen as a negative move.
This could split the fanbase and we can only hope that this particular speculation is just that, speculation.