Sevilla chief Monchi is facing a fans' backlash over plans to bring Tottenham defender Federico Fazio back to the club.

Don Balon says Monchi has already explored the prospect of re-signing the Argentine in January.

However, the news has not been greeted enthusiastically by Sevilla fans, which has been noted by directors.

Fazio still has a home in Seville, but the manner of his last-minute departure in 2014 left sections of the club's support angry.

The defender is expected to seek a move in January after finding himself frozen out this season.