Alan McInally has said on Sky Sports News (1:38pm, May 23, 2021) that reported Liverpool and Arsenal target Yves Bissouma will leave this summer.
The former Aston Villa striker has said that he would be astounded if Bissouma does not leave Brighton and Hove Albion, amid speculation that both Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in the midfielder.
The Times reported earlier this month that Liverpool and Arsenal want to sign the 24-year-old.
The Mali international has reportedly asked Brighton to let him leave this summer and is rated at £30 million.
McInally said on Sky Sports News (1:38pm, May 23, 2021): “Yves Bissouma is another one that they might be worried, big worries about losing him.”
The Sky Sports pundit added: “I would be astounded if Bissouma is there next year.”
Bissouma is one of the better midfielders in the Premier League.
With Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly interest in him, it is hard to see him stay at Brighton next season, especially as he himself wants to leave.
The Mali international is a very dynamic midfielder who can drive the team forward and also protect the back-line.
The 24-year-old made 35 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for the Seagulls this season.
Bissouma scored one goal.
Georginio Wijnaldum is leaving Liverpool, so Bissouma could take his place in the Reds’ midfield.
If the Mali international joins Arsenal, then he would form a formidable partnership with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park.
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