West Ham United are “monitoring” Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma, who could leave the club before the transfer window shuts, according to Sacha Tavolieri of Sky Sports Switzerland.
The 2024/25 campaign was a disappointing one for West Ham. Despite heavy spending in the summer, the Hammers struggled for form under Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked just six months into his tenure. Replaced by Graham Potter, West Ham played out an underwhelming campaign under the former Chelsea and Brighton boss.
Not including Jean-Clair Todibo, who saw his loan made permanent, West Ham have made four signings to date this summer. Defenders Kyle Walker-Peters and El Hadji Malick Diouf have joined the club, as have goalkeeper Mads Hermansen and striker Callum Wilson. Despite this, the London side endured a tough start to the season.
In a 3-0 loss to newly-promoted Sunderland, the Hammers struggled massively. Their midfield looked sluggish which, combined with Lucas Paqueta’s uncertain future, may mean that the Hammers make a push for reinforcements in the middle of the pitch.
West Ham Tracking Bissouma
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Yves Bissouma is a player that West Ham are keeping an eye on. The Mali international, who has been at Spurs since 2022, missed the Super Cup as punishment from new manager Thomas Frank for being late to training. His subsequent absence from the squad against Burnley to open the Premier League season has sparked rumours about a potential fallout between Frank and Bissouma.
Bissouma, who earns £100,000 per week, would, reportedly, prefer to stay in England, something that West Ham could offer him the chance to do. The 28-year-old would be a brilliant option for the Hammers and would provide them with something different in midfield when compared to the likes of James Ward-Prowse, Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez.
The midfielder would, as per Tavolieri, ideally stay at Spurs, but early showings have suggested that he may find first-team football hard to come by under Frank. If West Ham are able to strike an agreement for Bissouma, it would be a brilliant addition as the Hammers prepare for what could be a tough campaign.