Premier League sides target Kevin Danso as RC Lens prepare for January departures

Kevin Danso, the Austrian-Ghanaian defender currently plying his trade with RC Lens, is attracting major interest ahead of the January transfer window.

After almost joining AS Roma in the summer, a failed medical halted the move due to a heart issue, but subsequent tests cleared Danso of any concerns. Now, the 26-year-old is primed for a Premier League return.

Southampton, where Danso had a loan spell during the 2019/20 season, are reportedly keen to bring him back. Wolverhampton Wanderers, also battling relegation, are similarly exploring a move for the versatile defender. L’Équipe also suggests La Liga’s Villarreal could enter the race.

Danso’s career has been on an upward trajectory since joining RC Lens in August 2021. He scored his first goal for the club in March 2022, marking an important milestone. In 2024, he earned a spot on the list of the Top 100 Stars of the transfer window, with top clubs eager to secure his services. Born in Austria to Ghanaian parents, Danso moved to Milton Keynes, England, at six, and now could be set for a thrilling new chapter in his career.