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Sunderland transfer clause revealed as EFL rule change hands Régis Le Bris selection boost for Brentford

Sunderland have received a selection boost ahead of their Carabao Cup clash with Brentford on Wednesday evening…

By James Copley · Sunderland Echo

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:39 PM

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Kevin Danso is eligible to face Brentford in the Carabao Cup thanks to recent EFL rule changes.
Danso previously played for Tottenham Hotspur before completing his deadline-day loan move to Sunderland.
Tottenham imposed no restrictions in Danso's loan contract to bar him from Carabao Cup participation.

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Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris has received a selection boost as defender Kevin Danso is eligible to play against Brentford in Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash. Although Danso played in the competition for parent club Tottenham Hotspur earlier this season, recent EFL rule changes permit players to feature for up to two clubs in the same campaign.

Tottenham included no restrictions in Danso's loan agreement to block his participation, leaving the Austria international cleared to feature. The center-back could return to action after serving a suspension that kept him out of Sunderland's recent goalless Premier League draw against Leeds United.

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