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Galatasaray Eye Yves Bissouma Loan Move

Persistent Lateness Raises Questions

Turkish giants Galatasaray are negotiating with Tottenham for a loan move involving defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma, as reported by BBC Sport. The Mali international was excluded from the squad for the Uefa Super Cup against Paris St-Germain due to what was described as “persistent lateness.”

Injury Woes and Missed Opportunities

Bissouma has yet to feature for Spurs this season. He missed the Premier League opener against Burnley through injury and was absent again for the 2-0 victory at Manchester City on Saturday.

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Career Snapshot and Squad Dynamics

The 28-year-old joined from Brighton in 2022 for £25m plus add-ons and has clocked up 100 appearances, including starting in the 1-0 Europa League final win over Manchester United in May. Spurs also brought in Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich this summer, and the Portugal international “scored in the win over Manchester City.”

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This potential move has left many Spurs supporters both concerned and frustrated. For a player once seen as a vital part of the midfield, Bissouma’s situation has spiralled. Fans expected him to thrive under Thomas Frank’s dynamic approach, yet discipline and injuries have marred his progress. Persistent lateness is not just a small issue in modern football, it reflects on professionalism, and Tottenham cannot afford that in a season demanding consistency.

“Letting him go on loan feels like a defeat,” one fan might say, particularly after he anchored midfield in the Europa League triumph just months ago. Others argue Spurs’ midfield looks stronger now with Joao Palhinha, who has already scored in a marquee win at Manchester City, offering defensive steel.

The question remains whether Bissouma will rediscover his Brighton form elsewhere or fade into a career of unrealised potential. For Galatasaray, this could be a low-risk gamble with significant upside.