Ex-Tottenham midfielder fails to convince Benfica, ruled out | OneFootball

Yves Bissouma was recently mentioned as a possible Benfica signing for midfield, but that is not the reality. The Mali international is not part of the Eagles’ plans for this summer transfer window.

According to Record, although the 29-year-old midfielder’s name was linked with Benfica, the SAD led by Rui Costa is working on other solutions to strengthen the middle of the park. Available on the market after his contract with Tottenham expired, Yves Bissouma said goodbye to Spurs after four seasons in London, without renewing his deal with the English club.

Last season, the Mali international shared the dressing room with João Palhinha, before both left Tottenham. The midfielder is now continuing to attract interest from several clubs, including Fulham, Marco Silva’s former club. Before joining Spurs, Bissouma built much of his career in England with Brighton, after making his name at Lille in France.

Benfica remain in the market for a midfielder, although strengthening the heart of the defence remains, for now, the Eagles’ main priority. João Palhinha is still Marco Silva’s preferred name to reinforce the midfield, but the deal suffered a major setback in recent hours. Aston Villa reached an agreement with Bayern Munich for the signing of the Portugal international on loan, with an option to buy.

Given this scenario, Benfica are expected to step up the search for alternatives in the coming days, while keeping the aim of offering Marco Silva another option for midfield before the transfer window closes.

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