Tottenham Hotspur, the North London football giant, is poised to reshape its squad following a season of underperformance. Yves Bissouma, the club’s Malian international midfielder, could potentially be one of the big-name exits this summer. Reports suggest he might be heading south of the river Thames to join Crystal Palace.
The speculation comes from respected Spurs expert John Wenham, who has hinted that Tottenham might be willing to let Bissouma go for around £15 million. According to Wenham, Bissouma might be intrigued by the prospect of a switch to Selhurst Park – it would offer him the chance to remain in London and continue his career in the Premier League.
Wenham also highlights Bissouma’s extensive Premier League experience, courtesy of his stints with Brighton and Tottenham, making him an attractive proposition for Crystal Palace, especially if they’re to lose their midfielder Adam Wharton this summer. Wenham shared his thoughts with Tottenham News saying, “Bissouma would likely be interested in joining Palace. If Wharton departs, selling Bissouma to Palace for around £15 million could be a viable option. A club like Palace would undoubtedly seize the opportunity to secure an experienced Premier League midfielder like Bissouma, particularly at that price point.”
This season has been a rollercoaster ride for Bissouma. He kicked off the campaign impressively, scoring his maiden goal for Spurs in a 4-0 rout of Everton. The midfielder also etched his name in the record books during a match against Manchester City, where he was awarded the quickest yellow card in Premier League history, a mere 14 seconds into the game.
Despite featuring in 32 games in all competitions this season and netting twice in the league, it appears that Tottenham is ready to cut ties with the 28-year-old. The emergence of young talents such as Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray might prompt the club to clear the decks for nurturing their development.
In the event of a move to Crystal Palace, Bissouma would get a fresh start. Meanwhile, Tottenham could invest their energies in reshaping their midfield in preparation for the new season. As the summer transfer window edges closer, the football world will be eagerly watching how this saga unfolds.