Amir Khan could pick rematch with Danny Garcia over Kell Brook showdown after being named mandatory WBC challenger

Amir Khan could opt for a chance at redemption and revenge over a fight with Kell Brook after being named as the mandatory challenger for the WBC welterweight title.

The vacant belt will be on the line when Danny Garcia faces Robert Guerrero in Los Angeles on January 23.

And if Garcia wins, Khan could jump at the chance to avenge his loss to the Philadelphian in 2012.

Amir Khan throws a left hand during his knockout defeat by Danny Garcia in Las Vegas in July 2012

Khan was knocked out in the fourth round but he could face Garcia for the WBC welterweight title this year

After making a good start in the fight, Khan was knocked down in the third round and knocked out in the fourth.

Since then he has swapped trainer Freddie Roach for Virgil Hunter and and won five straight fights.

Khan recently missed out being named as Manny Pacquiao's retirement opponent and was repeatedly overlooked by Floyd Mayweather.

That appeared to pave the way for a long-awaited clash with Brook at Wembley on June 4.

Khan and Garcia, pictured during their final press conference in 2012, could go head-to-head once again 

IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook is hoping to face Khan in a British showdown at Wembley on June 4

The Sheffield world champion will defend his IBF title against mandatory challenger Kevin Bizier this spring having been out of action since last May.

He has repeatedly called out his fellow Brit but may have to wait his turn once again.