Not good enough: £100,000-a-week Tottenham star must now be sold ASAP, Liverpool was the nail in the coffin
Not good enough: £100,000-a-week Tottenham star must now be sold ASAP, Liverpool was the nail in the coffin
Tottenham Hotspur face a crucial decision this summer, and it should include the departure of midfielder Yves Bissouma. It has become increasingly clear that the 28-year-old no longer fits into Ange Postecoglou’s plans, with his recent performances and lack of involvement highlighting a steep decline in his status at the club.
Bissouma was left on the bench throughout Spurs’ Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday, marking the third consecutive match in which he was an unused substitute. This trend has not been a one-off; over the last 14 league games, Bissouma has started just three times. Alarmingly, he was substituted at halftime in two of those appearances, and in eight of the other eleven matches, he failed to even make a cameo. Such statistics underline the dwindling trust Postecoglou now places in the midfielder.
Having arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022 amid considerable excitement, Bissouma was once viewed as a key piece in Tottenham’s midfield puzzle. His performances on the south coast had showcased a player capable of dominating games with his energy, defensive acumen, and technical ability. However, while he initially showed glimpses of his potential at Spurs, his overall contribution has fallen well short of expectations.
This season, Bissouma has managed just 15 Premier League starts, and even when called upon, he has often frustrated both supporters and pundits. His inconsistency and tendency to lose composure under pressure have become a serious concern. Tottenham insider Alasdair Gold didn’t hold back after Bissouma’s performance against Fulham in March, branding his display as “dreadful” and describing him as “panicked” on the ball. Moments like these have accelerated his fall from grace in North London.
Fortunately for Tottenham, the emergence of a talented young core in midfield has softened the blow. Players like Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Pape Matar Sarr have all demonstrated tremendous potential and composure beyond their years. Their progression offers Spurs a fresh, dynamic foundation to build on, making Bissouma’s departure far easier to manage. Offloading Bissouma, who reportedly earns around £100,000 per week, would also free up significant funds in the wage bill for reinforcements or to secure new contracts for rising stars.
Despite his struggles, there could still be a market for Bissouma this summer. Aston Villa are rumored to be monitoring his situation, and Crystal Palace have previously shown interest, according to sources at GIVEMESPORT. While Tottenham may find it challenging to recoup the full £30 million fee they originally paid for him, the priority must be to move him on. The focus should be on finding a buyer who values what Bissouma can still offer and negotiating a deal that contributes to Spurs’ broader squad overhaul.
Ultimately, if Tottenham are serious about continuing their progression under Postecoglou, tough decisions need to be made — and parting ways with Yves Bissouma must be one of them.