Tottenham nears deal for Lens defender Kevin Danso

Tottenham Hotspur has made a surprise move to sign Kevin Danso from RC Lens, after the center-back pulled out of a loan deal to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the last moment. Initially, Wolves had arranged for Danso to join them and were set for a medical, but interest from Spurs led to a sudden change in plans. The 26-year-old defender, who has started 12 matches this season, has been a target for several clubs, including Aston Villa and Juventus, but Tottenham's urgency for defensive reinforcements amidst an injury crisis has shifted the focus. Spurs had previously been pursuing Fikayo Tomori but refocused their efforts on Danso after that deal fell through. Wolves, having already targeted Danso, will need to quickly pivot to find alternative defensive options as the transfer deadline approaches. The situation remains fluid as both clubs seek to finalize their defensive strategies ahead of the window closing.