Sunderland have finalized the loan signing of Austrian defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham Hotspur, with the deal set to last until the end of the current season. The loan comes with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer for £22.5 million, but only if Sunderland, managed by Regis Le Bris, remain in the Premier League. The club will pay £2.5 million for the loan, a move aimed at strengthening their defense ahead of their first European campaign since 1973. Danso, 27, expressed his excitement about joining the Black Cats, saying, "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." He joined Tottenham in January 2025 from French club RC Lens and has made 52 appearances for the north London side. His departure from Spurs is part of a broader transfer strategy, with the club also reportedly close to signing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo. Tottenham’s interest in Adarabioyo comes after they accepted a bid from the London club on Monday night. The 28-year-old defender, who began his career at Manchester City, moved to Fulham in 2020 before joining Chelsea in 2024 when his contract with Fulham expired. Since arriving at Stamford Bridge, Adarabioyo has made over 70 appearances for Chelsea, helping them win the Europa League and Club World Cup. His move to Spurs would add depth to their defense, especially as they prepare for the upcoming season. In addition to Adarabioyo, Tottenham are also close to finalizing a loan deal for Ukrainian forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea before the transfer deadline on Tuesday night. Mudryk, who has been linked with a move to several clubs in recent months, could provide Tottenham with attacking options as they aim to strengthen their squad for the new season.