Sunderland ‘close in on’ Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso as Gabbiadini welcomes deadline-day move | OneFootball

Sunderland are closing in on Kevin Danso after reports of an agreement in principle with Tottenham, with club great Marco Gabbiadini welcoming the potential deal on deadline day.

The 27-year-old Austria international has reportedly agreed personal terms and is on standby for a medical. Tottenham are not expected to sanction an exit until a replacement is secured.

Marco Gabbiadini said: “I think they are sensible signings.”

He was speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle.

“So, yes, another solid signing which we’ve made quite a number of those over the last couple of years.”

The big question before the deadline is who else Sunderland can bring in, particularly in forward areas. Another winger has been a major priority throughout the summer, but it has proved a very difficult market.

There was progress on an ambitious move for Marseille forward Igor Paixao, but for now the Ligue 1 club do not want to lose more players. A U-turn before the deadline is not impossible, and Sunderland are moving on to other targets.

Lyon winger Malick Fofana was one option, but Arsenal have made a late move and are favourites at this stage. Ideally Sunderland would also add a versatile forward after Eliezer Mayenda’s exit earlier this summer, though it remains to be seen if that happens today. It looks set to be a dramatic day.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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