TBR Football understands that Yves Bissouma has agreed to join Turkish giants Galatasaray, having seen a possible move to West Ham United fail to come to fruition.
As TBR Football revealed earlier this month, Tottenham were working hard to move Bissouma, and now they have found an option for him.
Thomas Frank left Bissouma out of the Super Cup squad after the midfielder reported late for training on one too many occasions.
The 28-year-old is now set to join the Turkish club on loan with an obligation to buy next summer, handing Spurs’ transfer plans a big boost.
Exclusive: Tottenham offered Yves Bissouma in exchange for Lucas Paqueta
On Sunday, TBR Football revealed that West Ham was an option for Yves Bissouma, and the Hammers were very keen on the Malian.
Sources have now informed TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, that Tottenham and the Hammers discussed a blockbuster loan swap involving Lucas Paqueta.
Earlier this month, the two clubs held talks over what would have been a straight loan swap between the pair, but talks didn’t progress to the finer details.
Now, Bissouma, who cost Tottenham £25m, has agreed to join Galatasaray, where he will move on loan, and the move includes an obligation to buy.
In terms of Paqueta, Spurs are watching his situation, but as it stands, there are no plans to follow up on a deal for the Brazilian.
Tottenham signed Mohammed Kudus from the East London club earlier this summer, so taking another one of their stars could be tricky.
Lucas Paqueta could be the perfect option for Thomas Frank
Frank has been keen to sign an all-action midfielder for the number ten role, with Morgan Gibbs-White having been the player he targeted first.
Eventually, Gibbs-White signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest, which has left Spurs scrambling ever since.
But, Paqueta could be a great alternative to the England international given his ability to fill several different roles in the middle of the park.
The Brazilian is known for his flair and ball-carrying ability, but he also does a lot of work off the ball, which Frank would love.
Pape Matar Sarr has currently been playing in the number ten role, but Paqueta could be the ideal fit for that role.