Tottenham fans will lose their minds over January transfer news

Tottenham Hotspur supporters are likely to be seething after fresh reports suggested that Yves Bissouma could be handed a contract extension, despite failing to make a single appearance so far this season.

 

The Mali international has effectively been frozen out at Spurs following a breakdown in his relationship with head coach Thomas Frank. That situation reportedly stemmed from issues surrounding Bissouma’s behaviour during the summer, compounded by ongoing concerns over his fitness. Once viewed as a key midfield acquisition after arriving from Brighton for £25 million in 2022, Bissouma now finds himself on the fringes of the club and edging closer to an ignominious exit.

 

With his current deal set to expire at the end of the campaign, Tottenham are facing the real possibility of losing the 29-year-old for nothing. Football Insider recently revealed that both West Ham United and Everton are monitoring his situation ahead of the January transfer window. However, it remains unclear whether either club will formalise their interest, given Bissouma’s complete lack of match sharpness and competitive minutes this season.

 

Despite not featuring once under Frank, Bissouma is expected to link up with Mali for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. That looming absence appears to have forced Tottenham into considering a controversial contingency plan as they look ahead to next summer.

 

Spurs consider activating Bissouma extension clause

 

According to a report from The Sun’s Tom Barclay, Tottenham are now preparing to activate a one-year extension clause in Bissouma’s contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2027 if a January sale cannot be agreed.

 

Crucially, the report suggests this move would not signal any intention to reintegrate the midfielder into Frank’s plans. Instead, the decision would purely be a protective measure designed to preserve some resale value, rather than allowing him to walk away on a free transfer at the end of the season.

 

Interest from abroad has also been noted, with Bissouma previously linked to clubs in Turkey’s Super Lig. That interest is expected to resurface once the winter window opens. Closer to home, Fulham are also believed to be keeping tabs on the situation, with Marco Silva keen to add depth and experience to his midfield options.

 

Off the pitch, Bissouma’s situation has only worsened. His prolonged absence from competitive football has coincided with fresh disciplinary concerns, after a video circulated on social media appearing to show the midfielder inhaling nitrous oxide. Thomas Frank confirmed last week that the club were aware of the incident and were internally “dealing” with the matter.

 

Fans unlikely to accept another extension

 

For many Tottenham supporters, this latest development feels like yet another misstep in a saga that has dragged on far too long. Bissouma’s time in north London has been riddled with setbacks, controversy, and unfulfilled promise over the past 18 months, and there is a growing sense that his Spurs career is effectively over.

 

From a fan perspective, the solution seems simple: move him on in January and allow both player and club to draw a line under a deeply frustrating chapter. Extending his contract—even for pragmatic financial reasons—is likely to anger large sections of the fanbase, who want Bissouma off the wage bill and out of the club as soon as possible.

 

At present, he is contributing nothing on the pitch while training away from the first-team picture. The idea of keeping him tied to the club for another year and a half feels illogical, especially when there is little evidence he will ever feature under the current manager.

 

Given that Bissouma will turn 30 next summer, has barely played competitive football, and lacks match fitness, the transfer fee Spurs could realistically command is unlikely to be significant. Many supporters will argue that clinging on in the hope of a modest fee is not worth the continued disruption and frustration.

 

If Tottenham do go ahead and trigger the extension, patience among the fanbase could wear dangerously thin. What appears to be a cost-saving measure on paper risks becoming a far bigger issue, making the decision to extend Bissouma’s contract feel like an unnecessary gamble for relatively little reward.