Tottenham Hotspur star Yves Bissouma remains on course to embark on a fresh challenge despite stopping short of agitating for a move away from Hotspur Way when the likes of Serie A heavyweights Juventus have been circling ahead of the upcoming season, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Spurs have been looking to make adjustments to their Europa League-winning squad since Thomas Frank was appointed as their new head coach last month, leading to Ghana international Mohammed Kudus completing a £55million switch from Premier League rivals West Ham United.
Although Tottenham have been threatened with legal action by Nottingham Forest following their pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White, the north Londoners have remained in the market for reinforcements and are also open to sanctioning exits before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
Bissouma Remaining On Course for Spurs Exit
Central midfielder has entered final year of contract in north London
Bissouma is expected to seal his departure from Tottenham this summer, according to GMS sources, but he is not desperate to move onto pastures new and that has resulted in him being very particular about who he is prepared to join after being dissatisfied with the calibre of Premier League sides keeping tabs on his situation.
The central midfielder has entered the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket £55,000-per-week, resulting in influential figures at Spurs being open to cashing in as they do not want to be left in a situation where he could head through the exit door as a free agent at the end of the upcoming term.
GMS sources have been informed that Bissouma, who found the back of the net twice in all competitions during the 2024/25 campaign, remains on course to be given the green light to quit as Frank is scouring the market for a fresh option in the middle of the park and that would result in him being under threat of falling down the pecking order if he stays on board.
Although the Mali international is highly-regarded within the dressing room, leading to teammate James Maddison describing him as 'ridiculous' thanks to his quality on the ball, it is becoming increasingly likely that he has already made his final competitive appearance for the north Londoners.
But the Premier League counterparts to have shown interest in offering Bissouma a route out of Tottenham have not been up to his desired level, GMS sources have learned, and there is a possibility that he will choose to run down his contract as he is still content in his current surroundings despite key decision-makers wanting to sell him.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Yves Bissouma won eight duels and made six clearances during Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League final victory over Manchester United in May
Bissouma Interested in Making Switch to Italy
Juventus could turn Mali international's head by lodging offer
GMS sources have been told that Bissouma's head could be turned by the opportunity to join Juventus, who have been monitoring his situation as they make preparations for the new Serie A season, but there is scepticism over whether the Italian giants will up the ante in their pursuit at this stage of the transfer window.
Although the 28-year-old has been a regular starter since completing a switch worth up to £35million from Brighton & Hove Albion in June 2022, Frank has been looking to make his mark after being appointed as Ange Postecoglou's successor and has indicated that he is prepared to offload him ahead of the September 1 deadline.
A Juventus move for Bissouma is being played down internally, GMS sources based in Turin understand, but it is thought that he would be open to conversations with the Bianconeri if they opt to make him a key target and seriously consider entering negotiations with Tottenham in the coming weeks.
GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs have made contact to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich, which would result in Frank having an additional option in front of the backline, and the Bundesliga title-winner's arrival would lead to him becoming one of the first names on the team sheet.
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