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Tottenham weigh up move for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo as Kevin Danso nears Sunderland exit

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo as a potential replacement for Kevin Danso, who has requested to leave the club. Sunderland have held talks with Spurs over Danso, while Benfica and Aston Villa also show interest in Adarabioyo.

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Transfer speculation builds at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, according to talkSPORT. The centre-back has been identified as a potential replacement for Kevin Danso, whose future at the club has come under question.

Sunderland have held talks with Spurs over a deal for the Austria international, talkSPORT reports. The interest comes after Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Danso had requested to leave the club.

talkSPORT revealed on Saturday that Danso has already agreed personal terms with Sunderland. The defender was an unused substitute in Tottenham's season-opening defeat to Brentford and was left out of the squad for Saturday's match against Newcastle United. He had previously scored during a 25-minute cameo off the bench against Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup last week.

Tottenham rejected a season-long loan proposal from Sunderland for Danso, according to talkSPORT, and are working on a deal to sign Adarabioyo from Chelsea before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline.

Adarabioyo attracts interest from multiple clubs

Tosin Adarabioyo could head to north London as Danso's successor, but Tottenham face competition from both England and overseas. Benfica have expressed an interest in signing the 28-year-old after missing out on Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is set to seal a move to Aston Villa.

Adarabioyo has been discussed by the Portuguese giants as well as Premier League sides including Villa, and he was also offered to Manchester United last week as Chelsea tried to find a potential suitor, talkSPORT reports.

Chelsea have told Adarabioyo to find a new club, according to talkSPORT. Xabi Alonso has yet to include the defender in a matchday squad for Chelsea this season. Adarabioyo has entered the final two years of his contract at Stamford Bridge. Since joining Chelsea in 2024, he has made 70 appearances and won both the Conference League and the Club World Cup.

Tottenham's defensive reshuffle

Danso's departure would leave De Zerbi with five recognised senior centre-backs, talkSPORT reports. The potential exit comes after Cristian Romero left the club for Atletico Madrid earlier this month. Tottenham have also signed Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi this summer, joining new captain Micky van de Ven, Kota Takai and Ben Davies at the club.

Tottenham have lost both of their opening two Premier League matches this season, conceding five goals in the process. The back-to-back defeats to Brentford and Newcastle leave them bottom of the table. The club almost suffered relegation last season, according to talkSPORT.

With the transfer window closing on Tuesday, Tottenham face a race against time to finalise any deal for Adarabioyo and to resolve Danso's future.

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Framing: The headline focuses on Tottenham's potential move for a Chelsea outcast, conditional on Kevin Danso joining another club — speculative and descriptive

as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo
Tosin has been identified as a potential replacement for Kevin Danso
Sunderland have held talks with Spurs over a deal for Kevin Danso
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Danso had requested to leave the club
talkSPORT revealed on Saturday that the player has already agreed personal terms with Sunderland
Danso was an unused substitute for Spurs' season-opening defeat to Brentford
Danso was left out of the squad against Newcastle United on Saturday
Tosin could now be heading to north London as his successor before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline
Benfica have expressed an interest in signing Tosin
Tosin has been discussed by the Portuguese giants as well as Premier League sides including Villa
He was also offered to Manchester United last week
Xabi Alonso has yet to include Tosin in a matchday squad so far this season
Tosin has entered the final two years of his contract at Stamford Bridge
Since joining Chelsea in 2024, Tosin has made 70 appearances as well as winning both the Conference League and Club World Cup
Danso's Spurs exit would leave De Zerbi with five recognised senior centre-backs
Cristian Romero left the club for Atletico Madrid earlier this month
Tottenham have also signed both Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi already this summer
They have joined new captain Micky van de Ven, Kota Takai and Ben Davies at the club
Spurs' woeful start to the new season has seen them concede five goals in just two matches
The back-to-back defeats to Brentford and Newcastle leave them bottom of the Premier League

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimTottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTosin Adarabioyo has been identified as a potential replacement for Kevin Danso.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimSunderland have held talks with Spurs over a deal for Kevin Danso.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Kevin Danso had requested to leave the club.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC, Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimKevin Danso has already agreed personal terms with Sunderland.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimKevin Danso was an unused substitute in Tottenham's season-opening defeat to Brentford.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimKevin Danso was left out of the squad for Tottenham's match against Newcastle United on Saturday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC, Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimTosin Adarabioyo could head to Tottenham Hotspur as Kevin Danso's successor before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimBenfica have expressed an interest in signing Tosin Adarabioyo.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTosin Adarabioyo has been discussed by Benfica and Premier League sides including Aston Villa.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTosin Adarabioyo was offered to Manchester United last week.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimXabi Alonso has yet to include Tosin Adarabioyo in a matchday squad for Chelsea this season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTosin Adarabioyo has entered the final two years of his contract at Chelsea.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimSince joining Chelsea in 2024, Tosin Adarabioyo has made 70 appearances and won both the Conference League and Club World Cup.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimCristian Romero left Tottenham for Atletico Madrid earlier this month.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham have also signed both Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi this summer.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC, Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham Hotspur have conceded five goals in their opening two matches of the season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham Hotspur are bottom of the Premier League after back-to-back defeats to Brentford and Newcastle United.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham Hotspur almost suffered relegation last season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham Hotspur rejected a season-long loan proposal from Sunderland for Kevin Danso.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham Hotspur are working on a deal to sign Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimChelsea have told Tosin Adarabioyo to find a new club.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimKevin Danso scored during a 25-minute cameo off the bench against Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup last week.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimKevin Danso's departure would leave Roberto De Zerbi with five recognised senior centre-backs at Tottenham.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham Hotspur have lost both of their opening two Premier League matches this season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
ClaimTottenham Hotspur are bottom of the Premier League after two matches.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via talksport.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

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