The transfer saga is in full swing—that’s the best way to describe the situation surrounding Kevin Danso’s departure from Lens. The Austrian international, originally from Ghana, was close to leaving France last June, but a medical examination at Roma revealed a heart issue. After a three-month break, Danso returned to the pitch and continued to perform exceptionally well, and now he has signed for Tottenham on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent in June. If you’ve not heard or seen much of Kevin Danso, watch this ⬇️ Aerially dominant. Exactly what we’ve been missing. pic.twitter.com/WgzvCsJ9dq— Prem Inside (@ThePremInside) February 1, 2025 Many clubs symbolically “proposed” to Danso—Juventus, Wolves, Marseille, and Rennes—but it seems that a completely different suitor will get the 27-year-old. According to reliable The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, Tottenham has swooped in at the last minute, hijacking Danso from Wolverhampton and securing his transfer from Lens for 25 million euros. Late on Saturday night, it seemed that Danso was set for a six-month loan move to Wolves, with an obligation to buy. However, at the final moment, Tottenham stepped in and offered Lens 25 million for an immediate transfer. Danso was supposed to undergo medical tests at Molineux on Sunday, but they were canceled, much to the disappointment of Wolves manager Vítor Pereira. This won’t be Danso’s first experience in the Premier League, as he spent a few months at Southampton in the 2019/20 season on loan from Augsburg. Lens originally signed the Austrian defender from the Bundesliga side for 5.5 million in the summer of 2021, and over four and a half years with Les Sang et Or, he made 125 appearances across all competitions.Will the decimated Tottenham finally sign someone?Tottenham had been looking to strengthen multiple positions due to an injury crisis that sidelined several key first-team players. In defense alone, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Radu Drăgușin, and Destiny Udogie have missed a significant number of games. If Danso successfully passes his medical tests this time, he is set to become the latest hope for White Hart Lane as early as next week. Spurs also witness a rare situation where a couple of players didn’t fancy going to London and playing for them. Mathys Tel wants to leave Bayern Munich in order to get playing time, but he refused the Tottenham offer. Same thing happened with Milan’s Fikayo Tomori, who is on the unwanted list but still said no to the club from North London. But Danso accepted and will move to England.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 24Saturday Nott.Forest – Brighton 7-0 (3-0)/Dunk 12 og, Gibbs-White 25, Wood 32, 64, 69 pen, Williams 89, Silva 90+1/Bournemouth – Liverpool 0-2 (0-1)/Salah 30 pen. 75/Everton – Leicester 4-0 (3-0)/Doucoure 1, Beto 6, 45+2, Ndiaye 90/Ipswich – Southampton 1-2 (1-1)/Delap 31 – Aribo 21, Onuachu 87/Newcastle – Fulham 1-2 (1-0)/Murphy 37 – Jimenez 61, Muniz 82/Wolverhampton – Aston Villa 2-0 (1-0)/Bellegarde 12, Cunha 90+7/Sunday 17.00: (2.20) Brentford (3.70) Tottenham (3.35)17.00: (2.10) Man.Utd. (3.50) Crystal Palace (3.80)19.30: (2.10) Arsenal (3.50) Man.City (3.80)Monday 23.00: (1.40) Chelsea (4.80) West Ham (7.75)***odds are subject to change***
