Tottenham have agreed to sign Kevin Danso after hijacking Wolves ’ move for the Lens defender. Danso had looked set to travel and undergo a medical at Molineux on Sunday after a loan deal was agreed with the French club, with Wolves having appeared to beat Serie A giants Juventus to his signing.

Tottenham have announced the signing of defender Kevin Danso from Ligue 1 side RC Lens. Danso is a 26-year-old central defender and will join the north Londond club on an initial loan until the end of the season with Tottenham having an obligation to make the move permanent in the summer.

Tottenham have signed Lens defender Kevin Danso on loan with a commitment to buy after beating Wolves to the deal. The 26-year-old opted to move to Spurs despite having had a medical lined up in the Midlands.