A recent report from France has shed light on Marseille’s interest in acquiring Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma this summer. However, despite their admiration for the Malian international, striking a deal with the North London club may not be straightforward.

Clubs Monitoring Bissouma’s Situation Ahead of Summer Window

Although the summer transfer window is still over three months away, several clubs are already keeping a close watch on Bissouma’s situation at Spurs. The 27-year-old has struggled to maintain a consistent starting role under Ange Postecoglou, having fallen down the pecking order in recent months. Reports suggest that Tottenham could be open to offloading the former Brighton man at the end of the season, with interest building from multiple clubs.
Crystal Palace are said to be among the teams expected to make an approach for Bissouma once the window reopens. Meanwhile, French sides Nice and Marseille have also been linked with potential moves for the midfielder as they look to bolster their squads.

Financial and Tactical Concerns Could Complicate Marseille’s Pursuit

According to Jeunes Footeux (via Sport Witness), Marseille’s pursuit of Bissouma may not be as straightforward as it seems. One of the primary concerns is whether the Ligue 1 club can afford the €20 million (£16.7m) price tag that Tottenham are likely to demand for the player.
Additionally, while Bissouma’s qualities would undoubtedly strengthen Marseille’s midfield, his arrival could create a selection dilemma for manager Roberto De Zerbi. The club already possesses a wealth of central midfield options, including Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Ismael Bennacer, Geoffrey Kondogbia, and Valentin Rongier. As a result, the report questions whether the French club would be willing to invest significantly in yet another midfielder when other areas of the squad may require reinforcement.
Nice, who have also been credited with an interest, face a different kind of challenge in their pursuit of Bissouma. The report highlights that before making any significant moves in the transfer market, Nice would first need to generate funds through player sales, which could delay their ability to act swiftly in negotiations.

Bissouma Unlikely to Be Short of Suitors

Regardless of the obstacles Marseille and Nice might encounter, Bissouma is expected to attract widespread interest this summer. With his contract at Tottenham set to enter its final year in June, Spurs could be willing to negotiate a cut-price deal rather than risk losing him for free in 2026.
Given his extensive Premier League experience, it would not be surprising to see additional English clubs express interest in securing his services. His ball-winning ability, energy in midfield, and composure on the ball make him an appealing option for several teams looking to strengthen their engine room.
Unless Bissouma experiences a dramatic resurgence in form at Tottenham in the coming months, his departure from North London seems increasingly likely. Whether he ends up in France, remains in England, or explores another European league remains to be seen, but the midfielder appears poised for a fresh start this summer.