Sunderland negotiates with Tottenham over permanent transfer of Kevin Danso

Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur are in negotiations regarding a permanent transfer for central defender Kevin Danso. The move follows recent discussions between Danso and Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi, where the player expressed a desire to leave the club due to concerns regarding his playing time. This represents Sunderland's second approach for the Austrian defender, having previously seen a loan offer rejected earlier this week. Tottenham currently has Micky van de Ven as club captain, with Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke also added to the defensive rotation this summer. If a deal is finalized, Tottenham may seek a replacement defender before the transfer window closes tomorrow. Personal terms are reportedly not expected to be an obstacle if the clubs can reach an agreement on the transfer fee.

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