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Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of strengthening their midfield options in January, with a Tottenham player reportedly on their radar.
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has yet to secure a single win as Nottingham Forest boss since his appointment back in September.
Spurs are known for being ruthless when it comes to managerial changes, particularly under former chairman Daniel Levy, and Postecoglou was the 15th man to fall victim to the infamous Levy axe.
Evangelos Marinakis, however, is equally decisive, having dismissed Nuno Espirito Santo despite the Portuguese guiding Forest to a European finish last season.
It has been a turbulent start to life at the City Ground for Postecoglou, and the Australian now finds himself under mounting pressure to turn things around before the year ends.
Nottingham Forest eye Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma
Postecoglou needs points on the board quickly if he is to avoid the sack, and Africa Foot are now linking Nottingham Forest with a move for one Tottenham Hotspur midfielder.
It is understood that Forest could offer Yves Bissouma an escape route in the upcoming winter transfer market.
Bissouma has struggled to cement his place under new Spurs manager Thomas Frank, who left him out of his UEFA Super Cup squad for disciplinary reasons following repeated lateness to training sessions.
It is a fall from grace for the Mali international, who was once a key figure under Postecoglou at Tottenham, having played 72 games in the Australian’s two-year spell in north London.
That past connection between the pair is understood to be a major factor behind Forest’s interest.
Cedric Kante weighs in on Yves Bissouma’s Tottenham situation
Bissouma’s contract with Tottenham runs until 2026, but his recent struggles could see him become available for a reduced fee in January.
He also lost his spot in Postecoglou’s side towards the end of last season before regaining some form in the Europa League final, where he delivered a standout performance that helped Spurs secure silverware.
In an interview with Africa Foot, former Mali international Cedric Kante shared his thoughts on Bissouma’s uncertain future and the possibility of a move to Nottingham Forest.
Kante, who has followed his compatriot’s career closely, believes a reunion with Postecoglou could be beneficial.
He said: “It seems interesting to me. Forest’s manager is Postecoglou, who knows Bissouma well and trusted him at Tottenham. Nottingham Forest is having a difficult start to the season, and I think he could be of service to this team. But the winter transfer window is still a long way off.
“If his situation at Tottenham doesn’t improve, he’ll have to find a club. Bissouma wants to stay in England, as he’s very familiar with the Premier League, but also to renew his work permit.”
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