Bissouma in action for Spurs in 2025

Tottenham willing to accept £20m for Yves Bissouma amid Roma interest

Adem Ozcan Last updated: Aug 16, 2025, 11:21 am
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Tottenham Hotspur are ready to cash in on Yves Bissouma for ‘anything close to £20m’, according to Team Talk. The midfielder has just under a year left on his contract and has fallen out of favour under new head coach Thomas Frank.

The 28-year-old has endured a turbulent spell in North London, struggling with consistency, disciplinary issues and fitness setbacks since arriving from Brighton in 2022. Now, with Spurs unwilling to risk losing him for free next summer, Roma could swoop.

Will Bissouma rediscover his best form in Serie A — or will Spurs regret letting him leave at a cut price?

Why Spurs Are Ready to Sell

Tottenham’s midfield has been reshaped under Frank, with summer additions and younger players pushing for minutes. With Bissouma’s contract running down and his relationship with the new boss strained, Spurs see this as the right time to part ways.

Accepting around £20m would represent a financial loss on the £25m fee Spurs paid Brighton, but the club want clarity ahead of the new campaign.

Roma’s Interest

According to reports, Roma have made their interest known via intermediaries, seeing Bissouma as a potential replacement for Manu Koné, who is close to sealing a move to Inter Milan.

“Tottenham are ready to accept anything close to £20m for Bissouma as Roma circle.” — Team Talk

Yves Bissouma — 2024/25 Season Stats (Tottenham, All Competitions)

Stat (2024/25) Yves Bissouma
Appearances 27
Goals 1
Assists 2
Pass Accuracy 87%

Bissouma featured 27 times for Spurs last season, scoring once and providing two assists. While his passing accuracy (87%) remained solid, lapses in discipline and inconsistent form saw his role diminish.

Analyst Verdict

For Spurs, this is a pragmatic decision: move on a player who has lost the manager’s trust and use the funds to strengthen elsewhere.

From reviewing his recent performances, Bissouma still has the physicality and ball-carrying ability that made him such a force at Brighton. A move to Roma could revive his career in a slower-paced, tactical Serie A environment.

Key Insights

  • Tottenham willing to sell Yves Bissouma for ~£20m.
  • Midfielder out of contract in less than a year.
  • Roma exploring deal as Manu Koné nears Inter switch.
  • Thomas Frank no longer counting on Bissouma.
  • Spurs want clarity before window closes.

What’s Next

Roma are expected to step up their interest if Koné’s deal to Inter is finalised in the coming days. Tottenham, meanwhile, will remain open to offers as they reshape their midfield for the long term.

With less than a year left on his contract, Bissouma’s departure looks increasingly likely before the window shuts — unless Spurs decide to keep him as short-term depth.

Should Spurs cash in on Bissouma now — or keep him as cover for one more season?

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