Jake Paul is now closing in on a boxing comeback almost a year after his last fight.Paul hasn’t fought since last December where he had his jaw broken in a shattering KO defeat to British heavyweight Anthony Joshua.Paul has big plans after being cleared to fight againGettyHe has put together an extensive hit-list of boxing talent for his return, having been cleared to compete despite doctors fears he may never fight again.The likes of Edgar Berlanga, Tommy Fury and Darren Till have all been named and linked with a clash.And now Paul’s advisor Nakisa Bidarian has confirmed that talks are underway for his return.He has suggested that it will come either at the end of this year or in the first quarter of 2027.Bidarian wrote on social media: “Jake Paul update.“We are actively negotiating with 4 potential opponents for Jake’s return to boxing in late 2026/ early 2027. “Based on the opponent we will determine the location and distribution.”Paul had previously suggested he wouldn’t fight at heavyweight again, with his natural limit seen at under 200lbs.But he could well be enticed by some big profiles and potentially lucrative purses from the sport’s glamour division.Who is the most realistic option for Paul?For now the most obvious option seems to be Fury.A rematch between Paul and Fury seems further away than everGETTYThe pair have a historic rivalry, but have been arguing publicly in recent weeks.Paul has suggested he won’t entertain a second clash with the Briton anymore, despite Bidarian admitting he was the most realistic option.Fury is also engaged in a contract with Misfits Boxing, and is expected to return in December.Till could be the best option having publicly called for the clash, and suggested he is waiting for the final details.He wrote on Twitter: “Waiting for the contract.“Jake Paul stop f***ing around. Another MMA fighter for you to beat.”Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.Berlanga would also be a realistic option from the traditional ranks, given he has a fight locked in.The super-middleweight has made several pleas for the clash, as a former rival of Canelo Alvarez and Hamzah Sheeraz.