Sunderland ‘closing in on’ Kevin Danso as winger plans shift | OneFootball

Sunderland are into the final hours of the window, with moves live at both ends of Régis Le Bris’ squad as Kevin Danso progresses and the winger shortlist shifts.

According to Sunderland Echo, an agreement in principle has been reached with Tottenham for the 27-year-old Austria international, who has also agreed personal terms and is on standby for a medical. Spurs are not expected to approve any exit until a replacement arrives.

Sunderland first tried a straight loan for Danso, which was rejected, and talks then turned to a possible loan-to-buy.

A deal for Igor Paixao now looks unlikely despite a push and an offer of about £34m including bonuses, with the Brazilian open to Wearside. Reports in France indicate Marseille will keep him because they cannot register new players, prompting Sunderland to focus on alternatives such as Malick Fofana, 21, with Arsenal interest and Lyon valuing him at roughly £34m.

Sunderland have also returned for Sporting winger Geny Catamo with a proposal worth more than £25.5m guaranteed, potentially rising to around £34m, which was rejected as the club intend to keep the 25-year-old. Mykhailo Mudryk is under consideration but Tottenham are pushing a loan from Chelsea, have made an offer and the Ukraine international is keen, while Leeds have worked on a deal for almost two weeks.

Outgoings include Abdoullah Ba, with a switch to Sivasspor in Türkiye still possible before Tuesday night. The 23-year-old was close to Peterborough United earlier in the window, he has no future at Sunderland and is contracted until 2027, as Florent Ghisolfi drives business towards the 11pm deadline.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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