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Everton are exploring the possibility of signing a midfielder from Tottenham, with the player’s uncertain future leaving the door open for a late move before the window closes.
Yves Bissouma’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains unclear with just days left of the summer transfer window, and speculation is now beginning to intensify around his next step.
The 28-year-old was omitted from Thomas Frank’s UEFA Super Cup final squad for disciplinary reasons, after repeated lateness to training sessions put him out of favour with the new manager.
Bissouma has also not featured this season due to an injury setback suffered in training, which has kept him sidelined with no clear timeline yet set for his return.
Everton eye Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma
Football Insider is now reporting that Yves Bissouma has fallen out of favour with Thomas Frank at Tottenham, and the midfielder is now firmly down the pecking order in North London.
Bissouma, however, is attracting interest from sides in England’s top division, with Everton understood to be among the Premier League clubs monitoring his situation, as David Moyes is keen to bolster his midfield depth before the window shuts.
The Spurs midfielder has just 12 months left on his contract, and while Tottenham signed him for £25 million, the club are said to be open to recouping part of that investment rather than risk losing him for free next summer.
Speaking to Football Insider, Pete O’Rourke explained the current situation in detail, revealing: “There are a few clubs who would look at Bissouma.
“It seems that he has burnt his bridges at Tottenham now, being left out of that Super Cup defeat due to disciplinary reasons. Spurs will be looking to recoup part of their £25million investment rather than risk losing him for nothing, so they will be open to offers.
“Everton are lacking cover in a number of areas – if Everton could get a good deal for Bissouma, he could be a player who makes a real impact for David Moyes’ side.
“[It is] not an easy deal to do, due to the price tag on Bissouma’s head if Spurs are looking to cash in. There will be other clubs across Europe who will be looking at Bissouma as a potential target in the final days of the window, if Spurs do put him on the market as we expect.”
West Ham are also interested in Yves Bissouma
Everton are not the only side showing interest in Yves Bissouma, with reports also suggesting that West Ham United are considering a late move for the midfielder.
Former Brighton boss Graham Potter, who previously managed Bissouma on the south coast, is said to be keen on a reunion and could push for a deal if the opportunity arises.
However, it is believed that West Ham would prefer a loan move rather than a permanent transfer, leaving Tottenham with a key decision to make as deadline day approaches.
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