Bissouma

Tottenham are close to securing their third summer signing in Yves Bissouma and the Mali international could hand Antonio Conte a Champions League boost ...

Whether Bissouma's main role is in the league or in the various other competitions, the Italian will rely on him to step-up when required and Potter's admission indicates he could do just that. Either way the midfielder will be a key part of Conte's squad. Whether Bissouma is a regular starter or takes some time to settle in at Tottenham isn't likely to be answered until next season. The Mali international has great quality in providing a link between defence and attack, something Tottenham sometimes lacked last season. This is likely to lead Winks out of the door this summer, with already reported interest from Everton. The Italian will be hoping Bissouma can do the same, if he does complete the move to Spurs.

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The 25-year-old is set to enter the final year of his contract at the Amex Stadium.

Tottenham have agreed a £25million deal to sign Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, the PA news agency understands. Mali international Bissouma, who is set to enter the final year of his contract at the Amex Stadium, is expected to undergo a Spurs medical later this week. Tottenham agree deal for Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma

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There is no place on this team for sexual predators, and even the slim possibility that Spurs may sign one is abhorrent to me, and should be to all supporters. It is NOT the responsibility of supporters to assume the best. It is this very ambiguity that is the heart of the issue for me, and why at this time I would feel deeply uncomfortable with Tottenham Hotspur proceeding with this signing. I want to be able to enjoy watching Bissouma play without wondering if he has done something wrong, because football is more than just watching players on the pitch. Think about what it means for Tottenham fans — or football fans in general — who are survivors of sexual assault and who see a player still under suspicion of that crime joining their club. I want to believe that Tottenham, which has outwardly shown support for marginalized supporter groups and good causes in the past, has done its due diligence here and that as fans we can assume the best about what this signing means for the club. And if they are NOT able to do so, then the club has no business trying to sign Bissouma and should look elsewhere for a midfield reinforcement. Because of this ambiguity, I am deliberately trying not to draw any conclusions other than what has been reported by the police and in the media. But if they ARE able to do so, the club absolutely must address supporters with all due haste to give some assurances that they know what they’re doing. Bissouma was not charged with a crime from what happened in October, but he very notably was not fully released from suspicion, and has yet to be. I am not an expert on legal issues in the United Kingdom. I know that libel laws in the UK are strict, and that is almost certainly why Bissouma’s status has not been addressed fully in the media. He’s a player that I’ve watched and whose play I’ve admired for a couple of seasons now, and if this signing were taking place purely in a football context then it would be a hugely exciting one.

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Bissouma first joined Brighton from French Ligue 1 side Lille back in 2018, since then he has made 123 appearances for the club, scoring six times. Brighton were hoping they could tempt Bissouma into signing a new deal at the club after rejecting advances from Tottenham for the midfielder in January. Tottenham are closing in on a deal to bring Yves Bissouma to the club after agreeing a £25 million fee with Brighton.

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Torres still fits the profile Spurs want and at 25 is experienced with plenty of years in him still. Conte wants to sign a creative midfielder and former Spurs playmaker Eriksen could be the ideal option. There had been reports a £20m fee is already agreed but that is not yet the case. The Brazilian, 25, seems to think it is time for a step up after four years with the Toffees. While Spurs may have to fork out £50m or so for him, Richarlison would be a serious upgrade on their current back-up offensive options. Tottenham boss Antonio Conte wants to make another four signings this summer as he closes in on Yves Bissouma as his third addition of the window.

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Compared to Hoijberg, Skipp, and Bentancur, Bissouma puts up more tackles and interceptions per 90, as well as only being dribbled by 0.6 times a game. While this may mean some rotation between Hoijberg, Skipp, Bentancur, and Bissouma, there is certainly a strength to be had in squad depth, and as we compete in the league, domestic cups, and the Champions League, having such high quality in the midfield will be paramount. At 25, the midfielder is in his prime, appearing 26 times in the league last season, accumulating over 2,000 minutes, and contributing a goal and two assists.