Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur, and he is now closing in on a transfer to Galatasaray.
The 28-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham since the arrival of Joao Palhinha. He has recently been criticised by manager Thomas Frank for disciplinary issues as well. The midfielder was quite underwhelming for Tottenham last season, and this is the right time for the club to let him move on.
The move to Turkey will be ideal for the African. He will look to get his career back on track with regular football at Galatasaray. Bissouma has been on the radar of Premier League clubs as well.
Yves Bissouma is heading to Turkey
According to Fabrice Hawkins, negotiations are at a ‘final stage’ now, and the transfer is close to completion. The player has already agreed on personal terms with the Turkish club. He will join them on loan with an obligation to buy.
It will be interesting to see if he can make an instant impact in Turkey. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well. The player is still very much at the peak of his career, and he will look to establish himself as a key player for the Turkish club.
Bissouma needs a fresh start
He helped Tottenham win the UEFA Europa League last season, and he will look to win trophies with the Turkish club now. He has not been at his best over the last few months, and he will look to bounce back strongly. There is no doubt that he is a quality player, and he has proven that in the Premier League.
A fresh start could be ideal for the African right now. Meanwhile, Tottenham should look to add more depth in the middle of the park. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in a defensive midfielder before the window closes.