Sunderland sign Spurs defender Danso on loan
Retold by Oddsrama · 1 September 2026
Sunderland have moved quickly to strengthen their defence ahead of their European campaign this season, bringing in Austria international Kevin Danso on loan from Tottenham. The 27-year-old defender will join the Black Cats on a temporary deal worth £2.5m, with a permanent move set for summer 2026 if Regis Le Bris's side maintain their Premier League status. If Sunderland go down, the transfer collapses—so there's genuine incentive tied to their league survival odds.
Danso arrives with solid pedigree. The defender spent just over a year at Spurs after his January 2025 switch from RC Lens, racking up 52 appearances and winning the Europa League. He's a seasoned performer entering his prime years, exactly the kind of experienced centre-back a club preparing for European football needs. His addition hints at Sunderland's ambition this term—they're not just focusing on survival; they're building a squad capable of competing across competitions.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are reshaping their backline in the opposite direction. Roberto de Zerbi's side have accepted a bid for Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo, the 28-year-old defender moving to Spurs to fill the gap left by Danso. Adarabioyo has already won silverware at Chelsea, including the Conference League and Club World Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge. Spurs are also chasing Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea before deadline day closes, signalling aggressive late-window business across London.
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