‘Discussions are intense’ - Tottenham now ‘trying to sign’ £37.4m ‘monster’ before the deadline

Taking to Twitter, journalist Fabrice Hawkins has made a Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim involving Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma.

It is believed that the Seagulls ace is firmly on manager Antonio Conte and transfer chief Fabio Paratici’s respective radars as a frantic deadline day in N17 continues to produce reports.

Bissouma has been mentioned as a target for Tottenham before the 11pm deadline, with the Daily Mirror recently claiming that a move for the Mali international is indeed a possibility today.

This comes as the midfielder’s contract is set to expire in 18 months’ time as things stand, putting some pressure on his club to potentially sell up while they can.

Sharing what he knows, reporter Hawkins has backed Tottenham’s interest and goes one step further, lifting the lid on ‘intense’ final day discussions.

He claimed on Twitter: “Yves Bissouma could leave Brighton. Three clubs are trying to sign him: Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester United. The discussions are intense. Brighton are asking for at least 45 million euros (£37.4m).”

The Mali midfielder would certainly boost Conte’s options no end, especially considering that he has been called a ‘monster’ by members of the press (Aaron Stokes, Daily Star).

He has also averaged more tackles per 90 (3.6) than any Lilywhites player in the Premier League this season (WhoScored), not to mention the fact that he is still just 25 years old and therefore only about to come into his footballing prime around now.

A proven Premier League player, signing Bissouma would certainly be a real statement of intent by Paratici and Spurs.

In other news: Tottenham prepared to pay £49.8m release clause for 54-cap forward, find out more here.

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