Fabio Paratici has started work on reducing the size of Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur squad, but one player they’re trying to sell wants to stay.
The North London club have suddenly sprung into action in the transfer market with Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus being signed.
Tottenham remain confident in signing Morgan Gibbs-White, TBR Football understands, with the player’s camp not expecting Nottingham Forest to block the move.
However, there is also work to be done on outgoings, and one of the players Spurs are keen to sell is eager to remain in North London.
Yves Bissouma wants to stay at Tottenham
Yves Bissouma has decided that he wants to stay at Tottenham Hotspur, or at least the Premier League, this summer, according to Sacha Tavolieri.
Despite having plenty of interest from abroad, the Malian international wants to remain in England, and he has expressed this desire to the club.
Bissouma has been linked with Everton, and a move to Merseyside could be a strong option for the 28-year-old.
TBR Football recently revealed that Tottenham want to sell Bissouma during this summer transfer window, especially given the fact that he’s now entered the final year of his contract.
Fabio Paratici has offered the midfielder to Juventus, and the player is also attracting interest from clubs in Spain and Germany.
Fenerbahce are keen on Bissouma, as reported by TBR Football, and club officials have arrived in London to hold talks over a deal.
The former Brighton and Hove Albion star was excellent in the Europa League final for Tottenham, but overall, he’s struggled for consistency.
Douglas Luiz and Joao Palhinha are top Yves Bissouma replacements
If the Lilywhites can get a deal for Gibbs-White over the line, the next area they plan to target is the midfield.
Douglas Luiz would love to join Tottenham, TBR Football has learned, with the player hopeful of making a return to the Premier League.
Juventus are open to the possibility of selling him and have told the Brazilian to start work on finding a club that will take him.
Joao Palhinha is another player of interest to Spurs, and the Portuguese international is being considered as an option.
The 30-year-old had an underwhelming campaign at Bayern Munich and has struggled to work his way into Vincent Kompany’s plans.
Given Palhinha’s age and his form at the Allianz Arena, Spurs would be better off targeting Luiz, who was superb in the Premier League at Aston Villa.