Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away from the club, with Aston Villa keen on signing him.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Aston Villa are keen on signing 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma, and they have been told to pay £35 million for the Mali international.
Bissouma has been criticised heavily this season for his inconsistent performances, and Tottenham are prepared to part ways with him. Aston Villa could use more depth in the middle of the park, and the 28-year-old would be a useful squad player for them.
The Malian international has shown his quality in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham over the years. There is no doubt that he is good enough for the West Midlands club. Aston Villa are hoping to compete in Europe regularly and fight for domestic trophies.
The Villans need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions, and having a proven Premier League performer like Bissouma would be a wise decision. However, the £35 million asking price seems steep.
So, it will be interesting to see if Aston Villa can convince Tottenham to accept a more reasonable fee. Tottenham need to bring in a quality defensive midfielder to replace him, and they will be hoping to use the proceeds from his departure to improve the playing squad.
Bissouma needs a fresh start
Bissouma could be keen on a fresh start this summer as well, and Aston Villa could be an attractive destination. They have an ambitious project and a talented squad. The West Midlands outfit have a top class manager like Unai Emery in charge as well. Aston Villa could provide the midfielder with the fresh start he needs right now, and the move could be ideal for all parties.
The 28-year-old will not only help Aston Villa improve defensively, he will allow the creative players to operate with more freedom. The West Midlands club have looked vulnerable defensively this season, and the Malian defensive midfielder could make a huge difference for them at both ends of the pitch.
