Arsenal has been handed a boost in their bid to sign Yves Bissouma this summer as one of his main suitors has dropped their interest in his signature.
The Malian has been on the radar of the Gunners, and he recently flirted with the idea of moving to the Emirates.
That was seen as a come-and-get-me plea, and The Athletic’s Gregg Evans reports that Villa is also no longer competition for the Gunners.
This will provide a major boost to Mikel Arteta’s side, who need more bodies in midfield.
In the last few campaigns, Bissouma has emerged as one of the finest midfielders in England and he is almost certain to leave Brighton soon.
They might be forced to cash in on him this summer if he doesn’t sign a contract extension because his current deal expires in 2023.
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Arteta has worked so hard to get his team close to a return to the Champions League and he will not want to undo that with the wrong signings.
The Arsenal gaffer has already listed the individuals he wants to add to his team and he will only approve an approach for Bissouma if the midfielder is on it.
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Can’t see Arsenal going for Bissouma. Not with Eneny staying on for another year(possibly two) after which Lokonga should be ready to take over/
I think the priority will be on a more creative box-to-box midfielder in the mold of a Tielemans
We would have made top 4 if we got Bissouma in January or prior.
Agreed!
What’s your proof?
And why would Brighton sell their best player in January without £100m bid?
Did you read the article? The last paragraph tells you why…. You was right when you said he is there best player though!
Good player. I won’t be happy until we buy two midfielders Houar and one of bissouma, Tielemans or whoever. There needs to be real competition and depth to improve the results. We were pants at the end of the season and particularly in away games. 13 Defeats!
As if Arsenal cares about your happiness? 😂.