The self-described "gladiator" will relish the challenge of finally playing at Anfield five years later than he expected

Tottenham have boosted their defensive options with the signing of defender Kevin Danso from Lens. Danso has joined the north London side on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to sign him permanently. Sources have told ESPN that Spurs agreed a deal worth €25 million ($25.9m) to sign the defender on a five-year deal in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of central defender Kevin Danso from Lens. The Austria international, 26, will move to the Premier League club initially on loan before Spurs have an obligation to make the switch permanent in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a €25m deal to sign centre-back Kevin Danso from Ligue 1 side Lens, sources have told ESPN.

Danso has joined from Lens on loan with a commitment to buy in the summer. "I have always wanted to play for a big club in the Premier League and Tottenham are exactly that," the 26-year-old told the club website.

Reports in Italy claim that new Tottenham Hotspur signing Kevin Danso failed a medical with Juventus before securing his move to North London, which comes six months after his unsuccessful medical