Tottenham have announced their fourth signing of the season, with Yves Bissouma from Brighton. The midfielder’s links came quite suddenly, and football.london he understands that a £ 25 million fee has been agreed between the two clubs.
The Spurs have already announced the signings of Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster as free agents, with young goalkeeper Josh Keeley becoming Tottenham’s third summer signing. Antonio Conte is looking forward to an intense summer to help build a strong team and Bissouma is another strong addition.
The club confirmed the move in a statement on its website, confirming that an agreement had been made subject to the granting of a work permit.
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“We are pleased to announce the transfer of Yves Bissouma from Brighton and Hove Albion, subject to a work permit,” the club said. “Mali International has reached an agreement that will last until 2026.”
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur had been building a solid partnership in the middle of the field during the second half of the season. However, there will now be competition for the two middle places.
Oliver Skipp hopes to return for the long-awaited tough preseason. Harry Winks struggled with playing time last season and a start seems like the likely solution this summer.
That still means Bissouma will have to fight for his place in the middle, especially if he takes any other midfielder to the N17. There is a tight schedule for the Spurs and Conte will be confident that all of his players will increase when needed, in all competitions and hopes Bissouma can do it successfully.
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