Yves Bissouma seems destined to depart Tottenham this summer.
Bissouma hasn’t really hit the levels that were expected of him since his move to North London three seasons ago. As a result, the clock is now running down on the midfielder’s time with Tottenham.
Daniel Levy is thought to be demanding £20million for Bissouma, amid interest from the likes of Juventus and Fenerbahce.
The Lilywhites have been linked with numerous potential big-money deals so far this summer, and the sale of squad players like Bissouma could help Levy to facilitate further spending.
Juventus would be a great move for Bissouma
Juventus have outlined Bissouma as a key transfer target, and are believed to be willing to pay up to £17.2m for his services.
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That may be marginally below Spurs’ current demand, but with the Mali international understood to be keen to get away from the club, it may be the best option for Levy and Co. to take.
Bissouma started just 16 games in the Premier League last term, and his inability to nail down a regular place in the side has been a constant issue for him throughout his time in N17.
Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that a move to join Juventus would be an ideal option for Bissouma, who is entering the final year of his contract at Spurs.
“I’m not surprised Juventus are interested,” King said.
“They’re not exactly the Juventus of old at the moment. They have finished quite low in Serie A by their standards in recent seasons.
“I think Bissouma’s playing time at Tottenham will be limited. He’s been in and out of the team in recent seasons. Therefore, this could be a fantastic move for Bissouma. With one year left on his contract, a sale could be good for all parties.“
Bissouma has been a poor signing for Spurs
Bissouma’s performances in a Tottenham shirt have drawn criticism at times, and his spell with the Lilywhites hasn’t gone as planned since his move from Brighton.
The 28-year-old caught the eye in the centre of the park for the Seagulls, and his energetic, all-action displays saw him become a key cog in their side.
However, that hasn’t translated into his time with Spurs, and strong performances have been few and far between from the former Lille man.
As a result, the likely decision to part ways this summer appears to be the best scenario for all parties.