Yves Bissouma’s long-term future at Tottenham remains unclear.
Bissouma hasn’t made a great first impression on Thomas Frank.
The midfielder was left behind in England as Spurs were beaten on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain following a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Super Cup, which was played in Udine on Wednesday, 13 August.
Frank explained that Bissouma had turned up late to training several times and was left out of the squad for the Super Cup as punishment.
This only further fueled speculation that Bissouma could be sold by Tottenham this summer, as a fresh update now emerges.
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Bissouma wants to stay in England
Bissouma only has one year left on his contract with Tottenham.
As a result, it wouldn’t be a shock to see the Mali international sold. However, as reported by Sacha Tavolieri via X on Friday, 15 August, Bissouma wants to remain at Tottenham.
The 28-year-old is keen to stay in England, as if he remains in the country for one more year, he could obtain his British passport, and remaining in North London is his first choice.
However, if he is pushed out by Frank, the Spurs man is willing to consider other options.
West Ham and Everton are both monitoring his situation. Therefore, it seems as though Bissouma could be prepared to move to the London Stadium if the opportunity arises.
Bissouma to break 14-year trend if he joins West Ham
Mohammed Kudus became the first player to move between Tottenham and West Ham in 14 years when he signed for the former from the latter for £55million this summer.
Before that, the last player to move between the two clubs was Scott Parker in 2011.
And if Bissouma were to join West Ham, he would break a similar trend. The same year that Parker left to join Spurs, David Bentley signed for the Hammers on loan from Tottenham.
This means it has been 14 years since a player has left Tottenham to join West Ham. As a result, Bissouma could break the mould, just as Kudus did earlier this summer.
Previously, business between the two clubs has been largely a no-go. However, after Kudus’ transfer, relations seem to have improved, making Bissouma’s move to the London Stadium a possibility if he is pushed out by Frank.