Tottenham midfielder is expected to exit this summer. But would Newcastle really want him?
Tottenham’s Moussa Sissoko waits to come on as a substitute
After his big money transfer last summer, Moussa Sissoko’s spell at Tottenham Hotspur turned into a nightmare.
The French international was always a strange fit for Spurs and was unable to establish himself as a first choice starter.
With the World Cup taking place next summer, Sissoko needs to move on for the sake of his career, and SkySports reported yesterday he admits it is time to move on.
Tottenham’s Moussa Sissoko in action with Middlesbrough’s Calum Chambers
Bookies are taking bets on his next move, with Ladbrokes pricing Sissoko’s former club Newcastle United as shock second favourites.
Newcastle are priced at 4/1, with Marseille favourites at 3/1.
While Newcastle are back in the Premier League this coming season after earning promotion, Sissoko would not be a popular signing.
Newcastle’s Moussa Sissoko in action with Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen
He left after making it clear he had no intention of sticking around in the Championship, when in reality his career would be on a better path if he sacrificed his ambition for a season in order to help the team out.
His inconsistent performances in the Premier League helped contribute to Newcastle’s demise, with his excellent Euro 2016 displays an exception.
Here is a look at how Newcastle fans reacted to the falling odds…
Moussa Sissoko celebrates scoring the second goal for Newcastle
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