Thomas Frank could finally sell £25m Tottenham star in the coming week after opening new talks
TBR Football understands that Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks over a deal to sell a player who is no longer in Thomas Frank’s plans.
Despite the transfer window in England slamming shut on Monday, around Europe, various other windows remain open, and Spurs could profit.
The North London club managed to offload several players who were surplus to requirements during the summer window, but some remain who are out of Thomas Frank’s plans.
Now, TBR Football can exclusively reveal that one of those players could finally be on the move this summer, with a club from Turkey having opened talks to sign him.
Fenerbahce open talks to sign Yves Bissouma from Tottenham
Fenerbahce have reopened talks to sign Yves Bissouma on a permanent deal from Tottenham Hotspur, sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey.
The Yellow Canaries had previously held talks with Bissouma back in July about a move, but nothing materialised at the time after they backed away from the deal.
TBR Football understands that Jose Mourinho wanted other options, but after sacking him, the club’s hierarchy are back in talks.
Tottenham worked hard to sell Bissouma over the summer; unfortunately, no offers have been forthcoming so far, although Fenerbahce could yet save them.
The former Brighton player has just one year left on his contract, meaning Spurs will likely want a permanent deal for him.
Spurs and the Turkish giants are now formalising the move and discussing whether it will be a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy.
Tottenham midfielder was Atletico’s ‘perfect choice’, but they couldn’t afford himWhile there were some frustrations and missed opportunities in the summer transfer window for Tottenham Hotspur, the majority of the North London club’s fans will be happy with their team’s business.
Thomas Frank has been handed a squad deep enough to compete on four fronts this season, with Spurs returning to Champions League action later this month.
Tottenham signed Joao Palhinha and a host of other new players in an attempt to add strength in depth and quality, and improve on last season’s 17th placed Premier League finish.
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However, another of Spurs’ new acquisitions was reportedly in the scope of Atletico Madrid, with Tottenham beating the Spanish heavyweights to his signing.
Thomas Frank in Tottenham training
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Xavi Simons a ‘perfect choice’ for Atletico
Spanish newspaper Marca have been assessing Atletico’s summer transfer business and state the La Liga club wanted to sign a new attacking midfielder.
While Nico Gonzalez was eventually brought to the Estadio Metropolitano, the Spanish press claim new Tottenham man Xavi Simons was in their gaze.
The Dutch playmaker was deemed as the ‘perfect choice’ by Atletico, who wanted to sign him from RB Leipzig, but could not afford to match Tottenham’s offer.
Tottenham signed Simons close to the end of the window, with the 22-year-old likely to make his Spurs debut against West Ham after the international break.
Simons can take Tottenham to next level
In Simons Tottenham have signed a player who can both create and score goals regularly, and someone with the guile to unlock opposition defences.
With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both set for prolonged periods on the sidelines, the Dutch star may well see himself inserted straight into Frank’s starting XI.
Xavi Simons unveiled ahead of Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth in the Premier League
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The fact Tottenham beat the likes of Atletico Madrid to Simons’ signing shows the quality the Netherlands international possesses.
The 22-year-old can become a Spurs fans’ favourite and will be an important player as the North London outfit look to get back into the Premier League top four.
