Wolverhampton Wanderers have been actively pursuing RC Lens’ Kevin Danso over the past week.
Initially, French media reported that Wolves submitted a €20m offer, which failed to satisfy the Ligue 1 club.
Two days ago, L’Equipe suggested that Jorge Mendes could assist the English side in securing Danso on loan during the winter transfer window. Around the same time, Juventus also made a loan approach for the central defender.
On Friday, L’Equipe revealed that RC Lens president Joseph Oughourlian and Danso’s representatives are leaning toward a move to Wolves, while Italian sources claimed Juventus were close to finalizing a deal for the player.
However, Foot Mercato now reports that Juventus’ negotiations with Lens for the Austrian international have collapsed. This turn of events not only reignites hope for Vítor Pereira’s side but also places them ‘back in pole position’ to secure Danso’s signature.
Stade Rennais have also expressed interest in the Lens defender, but the report indicates that Danso prefers a move to Molineux, as he aims to return to the Premier League.
The Austrian is set to join Wolves on a dry loan deal until the end of the season, meaning no purchase option will be included. This arrangement is viewed as an opportunity for Danso to prove himself in the Premier League ahead of a potential transfer in the summer.
Foot Mercato adds that while the operation to bring Danso to Wolves is not yet finalized, it is well ‘on the way’.
