Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko has struggled to adapt to life at the club since his summer move.
Spurs signed Moussa Sissoko from Newcastle United on transfer deadline day for what many people perceived to be an extortionate £30 million.
The Frenchman has since struggled to live up to expectations at White Hart Lane, contributing with just a single assist and no goals in 11 appearances for Tottenham.
Even his own manager Mauricio Pochettino questioned the lack of impact that the 27-year-old has had on his side, as quoted by Sky Sports:
“If you sign a player and you expect something, and you do not find what you expect, and if another deserves to be involved, like Georges-Kevin N’Koudou or Vincent Janssen, then why do we play another? Because we paid money we need to put the player to play?”
Tottenham’s Moussa Sissoko
In light of his recent struggles, would Spurs be better served in cutting their losses on Sissoko already?
An option for the north London outfit to consider would be a swap deal with Inter Milan, involving their 6 ft 2 in powerhouse midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia.
The move would seem to make sense, with the Nerazzurri reportedly showing interest in bringing Sissoko to the San Siro, according to Italian media outlet CalcioMercato.
Inter Milan’s Geoffrey Kondogbia in action
Kondogbia, 23, would add a level of quality combined with a tenacious attitude to the Tottenham midfield, and would provide either fantastic cover for Victor Wanyama, or could be played alongside the Kenyan in what would be a mean looking central midfield partnership.
With the January transfer window just around the corner, Pochettino will have to think long and hard about the future of Sissoko.
Does he allow him at least a full season to prove himself?
Or should he allow him to leave and bring in someone who would represent an upgrade on the Frenchman?
The latter arguably sounds like the better plan, as far as Tottenham’s prospects for a title challenge are concerned.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino
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