Man United and Arsenal sent 'more attractive' jibe after Yves Bissouma to Tottenham transfer

Tottenham Hotspur are now 'more attractive' than Manchester United and Arsenal to transfer targets after securing Yves Bissouma, according to one of their former midfielders.

The former Brighton star completed a move to Spurs worth £25m plus add-ons on Friday, having previously been linked to United at the beginning of this year. Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster United's midfield this summer but, as of yet, has failed to secure his first signing.

Spurs meanwhile have added Fraser Forster and Ivan Perisic to their ranks as Antonio Conte begins his rebuild at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, former Spurs man Jamie O'Hara believes that his old club are becoming a more attractive proposition for prospective new players.

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He explained: "I think he’s [Bissouma] a great signing for Spurs, I really do. I really liked him last season at Brighton – athletic, good on the ball, strong, shows good quality.

"I think he’s a really good signing. What I love about it is the fact that again it’s another signing that Spurs are going to get done early doors.

"I know there were other teams after him – Arsenal, Man United – but it seems as if players are starting to pick Spurs over anyone else, which is the Antonio Conte factor. With Spurs now and the facilities they’ve got, they really mean business.

"I’m really surprised how well the transfer window is going for them right now. The Bissouma move is extra sweet for Spurs fans.

"That’s the biggest thing right now, Spurs are getting players over their rivals like Arsenal. They shop in the same window as Arsenal and in the past, last summer, Arsenal had the better