Tottenham strike deal to sign Yves Bissouma from Brighton for a fee reported to be £35 million

Tottenham have continued their summer transfer drive with the capture of Yves Bissouma from Brighton. The Mali international midfielder has agreed a deal to the summer of 2026, albeit a work permit will need to be secured before the move is concluded.

Ad/> Given Bissouma has been a standout performer for Brighton in the Premier League, a work permit would appear to be a formality. FootballArsenal travel to Palace in first fixture, Fulham host Liverpool, City face West HamYESTERDAY AT 08:10 Bissouma made the breakthrough in European football with Lille in 2016, and spent a couple of seasons in Ligue 1 before making the move to Brighton in 2018.

The 25-year-old has been a hugely influential figure for Brighton, with his dominant displays in the middle of the park ensuring the Seagulls were a match for many sides in the top flight. After four years on the south coast, Bissouma set his sights on a step up the ladder and Spurs boss Antonio Conte lured him to London with the prospect of a Premier League title challenge and Champions League football.

Bayern strike deal with Liverpool for Mane — reports Leeds set to sign Bayern midfielder Roca in £10m deal — reports Sky Sports News claims a fee of £25 million has been agreed, which could potentially rise to £35m with «performance-related add-ons». Bissouma follows forward Ivan Perisic and goalkeeper Fraser Forster in moving to Tottenham this summer.

Tottenham kick off their 2022/23 Premier League season at home to Southampton on August 6 — with Brighton scheduled for October 8. TransfersTottenham 'agree £25m deal for Bissouma'14/06/2022 AT 09:02 TransfersPerisic joins Spurs as free agent after snubbing Inter extension31/05/2022 AT 15:22