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Sunderland have completed a season-long deal for Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Kevin Danso, while moves to bring in two new wingers currently hang in the balance.

The 27-year-old Austria international arrives on a temporary deal, although there is an obligation to buy which sits at £22.5million.

Sunderland AFC Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi, who worked with Danso during their time at RC Lens, is delighted to welcome the experienced defender to the Stadium of Light.

“Kevin is a player I know very well from my time working with him at RC Lens,” he said.

“He will bring strength, character and know-how to the squad, and vast experience of playing in domestic and European competitions.

“We’re thrilled to add him to the squad for a historic season in Sunderland AFC’s history.”

Danso, who will wear the number four shirt, added: “I’m really happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started.

“Sunderland is a big club with huge ambition, and I’m excited to be part of what we’re building this season.

“I know Florent well from our time together at Lens, so that was an important factor in my decision. I’m looking forward to working with him again, meeting my new team-mates and experiencing the atmosphere at the Stadium of Light.”

He joins Sunderland having made 52 appearances in total for Spurs, during which time he won the Europa League in 2025.

Sunderland still chasing winger deals

Meanwhile, Sunderland are back in pole position to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon, but they are looking to bring in a second new winger, with Benfica’s Dodi Lukebakio also a top target.

The Black Cats have agreed a deal worth around £30million for Fofana, and they are favourites to complete the transfer despite a hijack attempt by Crystal Palace.

There could be more twists to come regarding Fofana’s future, but Sunderland are also pushing to sign Lukebakio in parallel.

That’s according to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, who posted on X: “Sunderland are trying to deals for BOTH wingers Malick Fofana & Dodi Lukebakio tonight.

“Plans are being put in place for Fofana to have his #SAFC medical in France after a mighty tug-of-war with Crystal Palace.

“AND a private jet is booked for Lukebakio to fly to the North East later on tonight, following talks with Benfica.

“But the clock is against Sunderland and their Sporting Director Flo Ghisolfi…and there is a lot to do!”

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall is reportedly ‘open’ to the idea of joining bitter London rivals Chelsea on deadline day, as the Blues cover their bases over Enzo Fernandez potentially joining Manchester City in a record deal.

The Sweden international made it abundantly clear that he wanted out of the club following the combined £185million captures of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes at the start of the window.

However, Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham sporting director Johan Lange held talks with Bergvall over his future and convinced the midfielder that he still had a big role to play going forward.

Indeed, the 20-year-old started both of Spurs’ opening games of the season, struggling at Brentford before looking more assured in the Carabao Cup win over Championship side Charlton.

He was dropped to bench against Newcastle over the weekend, however, sparking fresh talk that he could be offloaded before the window slams shut at 11pm.

Having been heavily linked with Nottingham Forest earlier in the summer, transfer expert Ben Jacobs now reports that Bergvall has emerged as an option for Chelsea if they lose top target Fernandez to City.

And szyexcl, who have more than 56,000 followers on X and are pretty clued-up on all things Tottenham, claim that Bergvall is ‘open’ to the idea of swapping north London for west London.

Indeed, discussions are reported to have been had regarding a potential transfer during Spurs’ talks to secure the loan signing of Mykhailo Mudryk and the permanent capture of Tosin.

Whether De Zerbi signs off the transfer is highly unlikely, though, having previously stated the importance Bergvall has in his plans going forward.

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Sarr completes Juventus switch

Meanwhile, another Tottenham midfielder, Pape Matar Sarr, has joined Juventus on loan for the 2026/27 season.

The deal also includes an obligation, subject to performance-related conditions, to make the move to the Serie A giants permanent next summer for £24million (€28m).

Signed from Metz in 2021, the Senegal international midfielder made his debut for Spurs in early 2023 and has had made a total of 141 appearances for the club in all competitions.

His biggest moment in a Tottenham shirt came when his cross was converted by Brennan Johnson for the only goal of the game in the 2025 Europa League final in Bilbao.

His exit leaves De Zerbi with Tonali, Fernandes, Bergvall, Conor Gallagher and Rodrigo Bentancur as central midfield options until the winter window opens.

Tottenham have finalised two centre-back moves, one with Sunderland and the other with Chelsea.

Spurs have already signed two centre-backs this summer in the form of Marcos Senesi (free) and Jan Paul van Hecke (£52m).

But with Cristian Romero sold to Atletico Madrid, Luka Vuskovic offloaded to Brighton, and Kevin Danso wanting out to ensure he plays regularly, a third arrival – one who is right-footed – was sanctioned.

Danso is now heading to the north east by way of Sunderland, with Fabrizio Romano giving the move his signature ‘here we go’ confirmation on Tuesday morning.

The 27-year-old will join on an initial season-long loan, though the terms of the agreement contain an obligation to buy next summer worth £25m.

Kevin Danso joining Sunderland

Romano wrote on X: ‘Kevin Danso to Sunderland, here we go! Deal in place for loan move with obligation to buy from Spurs.

‘Fee around £25m as #SAFC booked a medical for Danso today.’

As mentioned, Tottenham require right-footed cover for Van Hecke, with Micky van de Ven, Senesi and Ben Davies all left-footed.

They’ve turned to bitter rivals Chelsea and quickly agreed a permanent swoop for Tosin Adarabioyo.

Tottenham signing Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea

The 28-year-old will move across London to the tune of £7m plus add-ons, and Tosin has been granted permission to undergo a medical.

The Athletic wrote late on Monday night: ‘Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent basis from Chelsea.

‘Personal terms have been agreed with the defender and he has been granted permission to undergo a medical.’

Chelsea are also planning to sign Tosin’s Chelsea teammate, Mykhailo Mudryk, following Manchester City’s hijack of their Iliman Ndiaye deal.

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A club-to-club agreement on a loan that contains an option to buy worth £75m has been ironed out between Spurs and Chelsea.

Reporting on Tuesday morning, trusted reporter, Ben Jacobs, explained: ‘Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin both have permission to undergo their Spurs medicals.

‘Mudryk set to join on a loan with £75m buy option. Tosin a permanent deal worth £7m plus add-ons.’

Tottenham Hotspur have a deal in place with Chelsea for Tosin Adarabioyo, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, who has also revealed that Spurs have an agreement with the Blues over Mykhailo Mudryk, too.

The reliable journalist has reported that Tottenham have full agreement with Chelsea for Adarabioyo.

The defender will leave Chelsea for London rivals Tottenham on a permanent deal.

The 28-year-old English defender has been on the books of Chelsea since 2024, when he moved to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer after leaving Fulham.

Tottenham strike Chelsea agreement for Tosin Adarabioyo

Ornstein wrote on X at 9:20pm on August 31: “Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Tosin Adarabioyo.

“Permanent move from #CFC; personal terms done + permission granted to take #THFC medical.

The report in The Athletic has stated: ‘Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent basis from Chelsea.

‘Personal terms have been agreed with the defender and he has been granted permission to undergo a medical.’

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Mykhailo Mudryk yet to agree Tottenham personal terms

Ornstein has also reported that Tottenham have reached an agreement with Chelsea over a loan deal for Mykhailo Mudryk.

The Ukrainian winger, though, has yet to agree personal terms with Tottenham.

Ornstein wrote on X: “Mykhailo Mudryk loan agreed between clubs – personals still need finalising.”

The report in The Athletic has noted: ‘A loan deal has been agreed for the Ukrainian but terms still need to be finalised with the forward.”

However, it is unlikely that Tottenham will face any problem in agreeing personal terms with Mudryk.

Earlier on Monday, transfer journalist Ben Jacobs reported that Mudryk is keen on a move to Tottenham.

The winger worked with Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi at Shakhtar Donetsk.

Jacobs wrote on X at 6:34pm on August 31: “BREAKING: Spurs make a loan offer to sign Mykhailo Mudryk, who played under Roberto De Zerbi at Shakhtar.

“Talks underway with the player keen on the move.

“Leeds have been trying for almost two weeks but still no breakthrough.

“Sunderland, Brentford and Coventry have also considered moves.

“As reported earlier, Mudryk wants to stay in the Premier League.”

Jacobs added at 6:39pm: “Mudryk giving total priority to Spurs.

“Told he has informed Chelsea he wants the move.”

Tottenham are at growing risk of seeing their move to sign Iliman Ndiaye hijacked by Arsenal despite sealing dual agreements, while a development at Liverpool means Manchester City cannot be discounted either.

Tottenham have an agreement with Everton in place to sign Iliman Ndiaye, which The Times’ Paul Joyce states is worth around £60m.

Personal terms with the 26-year-old Senegal international have also been finalised, though the deal won’t be given the final green light until Richarlison agrees to move the other way.

A club-to-club agreement for the Brazilian’s move is in place, though Richarlison doesn’t lack for alternative offers.

And with Everton attempting to add Folarin Balogun to a striker corps that already contains Thierno Barry, Richarlison might be swapping one bench for another if he does return to the Toffees.

That is the primary reason why Spurs haven’t yet got a move for Ndiaye over the line, and it’s a delay that leaves them increasingly vulnerable to a late transfer hijack.

Arsenal famously gazumped Tottenham for the signing of Eberechi Eze last summer. According to reports in Ndiaye’s native Senegal, they’re gearing up to the same one year one.

Arsenal could hijack Tottenham move for Iliman Ndiaye

Senegalese outlet Taggat wrote on X: ‘Arsenal inquired about Iliman Ndiaye’s situation overnight. The Gunners could try to convince the player, despite an agreement already reached with Tottenham.’

That was later backed up by Senegalese journalist Khadim Diakhate, who stated on X: ‘Iliman Ndiaye: Arsenal is preparing a big move against Tottenham! As reported by @taggatsn, Iliman Ndiaye has a verbal agreement with Tottenham.

‘But Arsenal is working behind the scenes and could try to lure the Senegalese away from the Spurs. Everything could be decided tomorrow!’

Of course, Arsenal are well known to be in the market for a readymade and impactful left winger having already tried and failed to sign Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Junior this summer.

But it’s not only Arsenal who Spurs have have to fend off over the coming hours.

Man City could return for Ndiaye amid Cody Gakpo development

On Monday afternoon, Liverpool officially confirmed Bradley Barcola has signed at Anfield to the tune of £106m plus £17m in add-ons.

When discussing that arrival on X, trusted reporter, Ben Jacobs claimed Liverpool WON’T make any more first-team signings unless a connected exit occurs.

Jacobs wrote: ‘There are unlikely to be any further additions to the first-team squad unless late outgoings occur.

‘Manchester City have already made a formal bid for Cody Gakpo that is still under consideration.’

Doubling down on the claims Liverpool could pull the plug on Gakpo’s sale, Jacobs then said in a follow-up post: ‘Manchester City have already made a formal bid for Cody Gakpo.

‘Finances of a proposed deal are not expected to be an issue. Yet as with Andy Robertson’s failed move to Spurs in January, #LFC will not sanction an exit if they feel it leaves them too thin.

‘If Gakpo leaves, Liverpool would need a replacement.’

Liverpool have been actively exploring the market for another winger after Barcola, with Yankuba Minteh and Ismaila Sarr the two players they’ve launched bids for.

If a third winger after Victor Munoz and Barcola were to join, then Gakpo will be given the green light to complete his £85m switch to Man City.

But with Crystal Palace reportedly bumping the price for Sarr up to £75m, and no new bids for Minteh tabled, Liverpool could, in theory, deem their business in the final third complete, and thus prevent Gakpo from leaving.

That would put Man City back into the market for a new left winger, and their back-up option to Gakpo is Ndiaye.

Tottenham remain firm favourites to complete a deal for Ndiaye at the time of this article’ publication, though the threat of the deal being hijacked is there, and it’s not coming from just one club.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Tottenham are ‘working on’ a deal to sign a Chelsea centre-back, while TEAMtalk also understands a move for another up-for-sale Blues star is under consideration.

It’s a frantic end to the window for Tottenham who still intend to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton before deeming their attacking revamp complete.

On the exits front, a trio of deals were agreed on Monday, with Fabrizio Romano giving his signature ‘here we go’ confirmation to departures for Souza, Pape Sarr and Mikey Moore. The full details in those moves can be found here.

There’ll be further exits beyond just a left winger too, with transfer guru Romano bringing news of Tottenham exploring a deal to sign Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea.

The Blues have opened the doors to Tosin’s exit, while Spurs are in the market for cover at the heart of defence amid Kevin Danso’s anticipated exit, with Sunderland leading the way at present.

Tottenham considering two signings from Chelsea

Taking to X on Monday afternoon, Romano wrote: ‘Understand Tottenham are working on deal to sign Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea.

‘It’s a concrete possibility discussed today if Kevin Danso leaves Spurs.’

Tosin is right-footed and would provide back-up to Jan Paul van Hecke at right centre-back. Micky van de Ven, Marcos Senesi and Ben Davies are all left-footed.

The other Chelsea player Tottenham are considering signing is goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez.

Earlier today, our insider, Graeme Bailey, brought news of Tottenham internally debating whether to sign a new starting goalkeeper amid their dire start to the season.

Antonin Kinsky had been promoted to No 1 after Guglielmo Vicario joined Juventus on loan, with Martin Dubravka serving as back-up.

However, sources tell us Tottenham are now considering dipping into the market for a new starter. And on the back of Chelsea signing Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, Sanchez has the green light to find a new club.

Bailey explained: ‘Tottenham Hotspur are considering bringing in another goalkeeper before the transfer window closes, and TEAMtalk understands Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez is one controversial target the club could consider moving for.

‘Spurs committed to Antonin Kinsky as their new No.1 before the season started and also added veteran goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to their ranks.

‘However, TEAMtalk understands Tottenham are reviewing every position in the squad and are now assessing whether they need to further strengthen their goalkeeping options before Tuesday’s deadline.

‘One potential option could be from London rivals Chelsea in the shape of Robert Sanchez.

‘Chelsea have made the Spaniard available following their agreement to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, with intermediaries now working to find Sanchez a new club.’

Taking to X on Monday afternoon, Fabrizio Romano confirmed Sanchez has approval to leave Stamford Bridge. Serie A side Como are also taking a look at the 28-year-old Spaniard.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering bringing in another goalkeeper before the transfer window closes, and TEAMtalk understands Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez is one controversial target the club could consider moving for.

Spurs committed to Antonin Kinsky as their new No.1 before the season started and also added veteran goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to their ranks.

However, TEAMtalk understands Tottenham are reviewing every position in the squad and are now assessing whether they need to further strengthen their goalkeeping options before Tuesday’s deadline.

One potential option could be from London rivals Chelsea in the shape of Robert Sanchez.

Chelsea have made the Spaniard available following their agreement to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, with intermediaries now working to find Sanchez a new club.

Sanchez could appeal to Tottenham given his previous relationship with Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi, with the pair having worked together at Brighton & Hove Albion.

While there’s an obvious appeal given the De Zerbi connection, Sanchez being one of the most error-prone goalkeepers in the Premier League over recent years would make this move a risky one, especially as Kinsky’s development pathway would be blocked too.

Mass Tottenham exits coming

We understand Tottenham are considering their options. The goalkeeping situation is part of a wider review at Spurs as the club work on both incomings and outgoings during the final days of the window.

Tottenham are also working hard to find exits for several players.

Mikey Moore is finalising a loan move to Cologne, while Pape Matar Sarr is close to joining Juventus.

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TEAMtalk can also confirm that Kevin Danso is being allowed to leave, with talks with Sunderland having been rekindled as the Black Cats look to add defensive cover.

Spurs therefore face a busy few days before Tuesday’s deadline, with further departures potentially opening up space for additional additions.

A new goalkeeper is now under consideration, with Chelsea’s Sanchez one of the options being looked at as Tottenham assess whether Kinsky and Dubravka provide sufficient cover for the season ahead.

Tottenham have finalised two more exits after Pape Sarr, with Fabrizio Romano detailing the deals and also naming who else could go.

Tottenham are presiding over a multitude of deals in the final two days of the summer transfer window. Iliman Ndiaye is expected to arrive from Everton for a fee of just £60m. Richarlison would move the opposite way in a connected deal, though they would be treated as separate moves.

On the subject of further exits, Pape Sarr is heading to Juventus on the back of Tottenham signing Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in central midfield.

The deal is a season-long loan for a €2m fee, plus a conditional obligation to buy worth €28m.

Shedding light on what will trigger the permanent switch, transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: ‘Juventus will pay €2m loan fee for Pape Matar Sarr plus €28m buy option clause.

‘The option becomes mandatory if Juventus qualify to Europa League or UCL next season + Sarr reaches at least 50% of the appearances.’

Tottenham have also sealed exits for two other squad players – left-back Souza and winger Mikey Moore.

Souza, Mikey Moore exits sealed

Those deals were confirmed by Romano on X, with the trusted reporter stating: ‘FC Porto agree deal to sign Souza from Tottenham, here we go!

‘Loan move until June 2027, Souza will be in Oporto today with authorization to travel from #THFC.

‘Salary to be covered by Porto then Souza returns to Spurs in June next year.’

On Moore, he wrote: ‘FC Köln have closed the agreement with Tottenham to sign Mikey Moore, here we go!

‘Deal in place on straight loan and green light to travel from #THFC. No buy option clause, back to Spurs in June 2027.’

Kevin Danso next to leave Tottenham?

The next fringe player to go is shaping up to be Kevin Danso, who’ll find opportunities limited if he sticks around in north London.

Cristian Romero has already gone, but with Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke arriving, Danso is fourth choice at best, with Micky Van de Ven also in situ.

The BBC’s Sami Mokbel stated: ‘Sunderland reopen talks with Tottenham for Kevin Danso on potential permanent deal.

‘Personal terms not an issue if clubs can agree. Spurs may require replacement to unlock the deal.’

Romano too confirmed Danso could be on the way out, stating: ‘Kevin Danso can also leave Tottenham in the next 24h.

‘Sunderland are pushing to sign him with player keen and #THFC are looking for a replacement. Deal on; follows @SamiMokbel_BBC.’

Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano has delivered a fresh update on Tottenham Hotspur’s busiest summer window in recent history, with a first-team star on his way out of the club, while Iliman Ndiaye is reported to have agreed personal terms over his switch to north London.

Spurs have spent more than £300million this summer in aiming to give Roberto De Zerbi a squad capable of competing at the top end of the table rather than battling against relegation, as they did right up until the final day of last season.

That spending has not translated onto the pitch, however, with defeats from Tottenham’s first two Premier League outings leaving them sitting bottom of the table.

The response to that has been to dip back into the market again, with a £60m deal edging closer for Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, with Richarlison on his way back to the Toffees for £35m.

The Brazilian will not be the only Spurs exit over the next two days, though, with De Zerbi revealing that centre-back Kevin Danso, who looks to be Sunderland-bound, and midfielder Pape Sarr told him they also wanted out after the Newcastle defeat.

As for Sarr’s exit wish, well that was already in the works, with the Senegal star pushing for a move to Italian giants Juventus. And now Romano has delivered an update on the proposed move.

He wrote on X: “EXCL: Juventus agree deal to sign Pape Matar Sarr, here we go!

“Deal agreed between clubs with Tottenham on initial loan plus buy option clause to become mandatory under certain conditions.

“Total package worth €30m fee for #THFC. Sarr wanted Juventus, deal now done.”

Sarr, who has not featured in any of Tottenham’s three outings this season, including their Carabao Cup win over Charlton, has been at the club since 2021 and has scored 11 goals in 141 games.

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Ndiaye edging closer to Tottenham switch

Meanwhile, Romano has also revealed that exciting attacker Ndiaye has now ‘agreed’ personal terms over his imminent move to north London.

Spurs pivoted towards the Everton man after No.1 winger target Cody Gakpo snubbed a move to the capital in favour of heading to Manchester City instead.

Ndiaye is being signed to compete for both wide spots in De Zerbi’s attack but is likely to be utilised mainly on the left to begin with, with new signing Savio and Mohammed Kudus competing for the right-wing spot.

Romano tweeted overnight: “Iliman Ndiaye said 𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 and Everton are working to get Richarlison as part of the agreement too”

While they are separate deals, Tottenham will need Richarlison to agree to a return to Merseyside, four years after he quit the Toffees, for the two transfers to be completed.

Tottenham are in contact with a European giant over the exit of one of their midfielders, while TEAMtalk is aware of a Premier League rival that also wants him.

Spurs have made wholesale changes in their midfield over the summer. They spent £185million on Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, who started together for the first time in the 2-0 loss against Newcastle on Saturday.

Rodrigo Bentancur rounded out the midfield three in that game, with Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall on the bench.

Pape Sarr has yet to make a Tottenham squad this season, and though Roberto De Zerbi revealed he had a minor injury for the Newcastle game, he stated the Senegalese midfielder has asked to leave.

According to insider Sacha Tavolieri, Juventus are looking to ‘pull off a surprise move’ for the midfielder.

It’s said Sarr is an alternative for the club after they failed to land Frank Kessie, and and there are talks ongoing between the two clubs in regards to the transfer.

Tavolieri states that move would be on loan with an option for Juventus to buy the Spurs man.

Nottingham Forest want Pape Sarr

Juve are not the only club with an interest in Sarr. Clubs in Turkey have been linked, while in England, so have Everton, and, according to TEAMtalk sources, Nottingham Forest.

Indeed, we have been told that the City Ground outfit have been considering the Tottenham man.

While there’s known interest from Galatasaray, Besiktas, Brentford and Crystal Palace, Forest remain among the clubs keen on Sarr.

Forest did turn their attention to Everton’s Harrison Armstrong, with a £40million bid lodged.

But heavy backlash from Toffees fans means there’s no chance of that move going through, and attention could be placed more heavily on Sarr.

A move for the Spurs man could mean that Forest do end up landing a midfielder from the north London club, after their attempts to land Bergvall earlier this summer amounted to nothing.