GOODBYE MIDFIELD GENERAL! Tottenham make firm call to release £25m star as club confirms free transfer exit this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are staring at a real relegation battle this season, and the prospect of dropping out of the Premier League for the first time could spark a turbulent summer overhaul at the club. ⚽🔥
With only seven games remaining to secure their top-flight status, Spurs showed little progress in their most recent match, suffering a convincing 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest. That result has intensified fears that the North London side could be dragged into the drop zone.
Major squad changes are expected regardless of whether Tottenham stay up or go down. Several important players, such as Micky van de Ven and Archie Gray, are already attracting attention from other clubs, hinting at a possible large-scale rebuild. Meanwhile, the future of one midfielder now appears to be decided.
Reports indicate that Yves Bissouma will leave Tottenham on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season. Although the club have the option to extend his deal by another year until 2027, they are reportedly choosing not to trigger that clause, effectively clearing the path for his departure this summer.
The 29-year-old has struggled to secure a regular role this season, spending extended periods on the sidelines during Thomas Frank’s tenure due to injuries. Even after returning to action, disciplinary concerns off the pitch and inconsistent displays have failed to strengthen his position within the squad. His representatives are also believed to be exploring options with other teams ahead of the transfer window.
Bissouma arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022 in a £25 million move, but his time in North London now seems to be drawing to a close. Clubs across Europe—including Marseille, Nice, and Galatasaray—have been linked with a potential move, while earlier interest from Everton and West Ham United has reportedly cooled. Opportunities in the Saudi Pro League or Major League Soccer are also said to be under consideration.
His expected exit would help reduce the club’s wage expenses, and sources suggest the decision regarding his future has already been finalized—meaning it will stand regardless of who becomes Tottenham’s next permanent manager.
