Another incredible hijack in the January transfer market. When no one expected it, the Dutch winger Danjuma will sign as a new Tottenham player after a crazy story.
Yes, because Danjuma had been considered for sale by Villarreal for days given that his situation within the club had become more complicated; not surprisingly, the former Bournemouth player had flown to England a week ago together with his agent to negotiate with many English clubs interested in a possible loan move for Danjuma in January.
Thus, was born a deal that tempted many clubs, starting with Bournemouth itself which about 7 days ago felt close to the possibility of bringing Danjuma back to the Premier League with the same shirt with which he was sold to Villarreal.
Despite an important offer, Bournemouth have failed to reach a definitive agreement with Danjuma and with Villarreal; negotiations continued, meetings continued with Olympique Marseille and PSV Eindhoven interested in a possible negotiation which did not lead to an agreement.
Tottenham are prepared to sign all the documents with Villarreal and Arnaut Danjuma in the morning after medical tests in London. ⚪️🏁 #THFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 25, 2023
Loan move confirmed, not permanent deal or with any mandatory clause.
Everton are furious and surprised after deal hijacked. pic.twitter.com/VxF6mci5YH
Here Everton appeared at a crucial moment: given the many difficulties of this season, Frank Lampard had asked for at least one new winger and was personally committed to bringing Danjuma to Everton as a player useful for changing the situation and giving new solutions in a very complex moment.
The negotiation was not easy but after 48 hours of discussions, last Friday night Danjuma accepted Everton's offer: straight loan until the end of the season, no buy option clause included but the possibility of discussing his future in June.
With great enthusiasm, Danjuma gives his green light and on Saturday he completes all medical tests as a new Everton player.
On Sunday, the club prepares paperwork with Villarreal and the player's contract in order to get everything done and sealed between Monday and Tuesday. A plan that is suddenly interrupted ... by Fabio Paratici.
After an internal meeting, the director of Tottenham decides to take action in the night between Monday and Tuesday to understand if Danjuma can still be available after having done all the medical tests with Everton.
The answer is... yes, because the contracts had to be signed on Tuesday with even media and official pictures already done but there were no signed or registered documents.
Tottenham move quickly: contact with the player for feedback on a possible hijack is immediately positive, Spurs understand that they can really enter the race and - key factor - they also have an excellent relationship with Villarreal thanks to Gio Lo Celso deal.
Fabio Paratici reaches an agreement with the Spanish club for a loan deal, same as Everton; the surprise player no longer signs with the Toffees but chooses to travel to London to accept Tottenham's offer in the afternoon and prepare for medical examinations in the following 24 hours.
Everton's shock is total: despite Fire Lampard's decision, everyone within the club even on Monday night thought that Danjuma would play at Goodison Park for the second half of the season.
But Tottenham changed this story in 17 hours. Another incredible hijack.
