Tottenham tried really hard to sign AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori during the final days of the January transfer window, and even had a deal agreed with the club but the player refused to join the North London outfit
Spurs made a determined effort to bring the English defender to their ranks but ultimately failed to persuade him to leave Milan.
Why did Fikayo Tomori reject move to Tottenham?
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Tomori rejected the move due to his previous ties with Chelsea, where he began his professional journey.
Despite Tottenham reaching an agreement with AC Milan, Tomori’s reluctance to join a former rival played a key role in his decision. He remained committed to continuing his career in Italy.

Following this disappointment, Spurs quickly turned their attention to Lens defender Kevin Danso.
The club successfully secured a loan deal with an obligation to buy for €25 million. Danso reportedly showed reservations about joining other interested teams, including Wolves, Rennes, and Wolfsburg, making Tottenham a favourable destination.
The Austrian defender’s arrival comes at a critical time for Ange Postecoglou’s side, who have faced persistent defensive challenges. The loss of Radu Dragusin to a season-ending ACL injury has further compounded their backline woes.
Danso brings versatility and experience from his stints across European football. After starting his career at Milton Keynes Dons, he moved to FC Augsburg, where he made history as their youngest Bundesliga debutant.
Loan spells at Southampton and Fortuna Düsseldorf provided further development opportunities before his permanent move to Lens in 2021. His performances during the 2022-23 campaign were pivotal in helping Lens secure a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and qualify for the Champions League.
Tottenham will be hoping Danso can bring stability to their defence and replicate his success at Lens. Fans will be eager to see how the talented 26-year-old centre-back adapts and contributes to the squad as they navigate the challenges ahead.