Tottenham Hotspur had looked set to sell Yves Bissouma this summer, but a new twist has brought the proposed exit crashing down.
Yves Bissouma remains a Tottenham Hotspur player, yet his long-term future at the club is shrouded in uncertainty after Thomas Frank decided to leave him out of his UEFA Champions League squad.
The midfielder has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, but despite interest, a concrete deal has not been agreed upon.
With the British summer transfer window already closed, there is still hope he could be moved on before the wider market shuts later this month.
Bissouma has just twelve months left on his current contract, which makes this summer critical for Tottenham if they are to recoup any value before he walks away for free.
Fenerbahce interest in Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma stalls
Fenerbahce have been tracking Bissouma all summer, with their interest fluctuating before picking up again after the sacking of Jose Mourinho in Istanbul.
The Turkish transfer window remains open, and Takvim have reported on Fenerbahce’s position regarding the Tottenham midfielder, stressing that a move is now looking unlikely before the Super Lig deadline.
The window in Turkey shuts on 12 September, but concerns have emerged over Bissouma’s fitness after the Yellow Canaries studied his medical records. As a result, the club have cooled their interest, leaving the deal in serious doubt.
Bissouma faces uncertain future at Spurs
Bissouma already saw a move to Galatasaray collapse last week, with his fitness again at the centre of the problem, and now Fenerbahce appear to have pulled back as well.
He has yet to feature for Tottenham in a competitive match this season, with his last outing coming in the Europa League final, and his omission from Frank’s Champions League squad only adds to the sense that his time in north London is running out.
For the Mali international, the writing looks to be on the wall, and unless another suitor comes forward before the window slams shut, he will be forced to look elsewhere for the next step in his career.