Did Bissouma just hint at Arsenal summer transfer?
Suraj Radia
- Updated: 6 Jun 2022 17:12 BST
- 3 min read
Yves Bissouma has fuelled speculation linking him to Arsenal after the Brighton midfielder reposted content from supporters calling for the Gunners to sign him.
The 25-year-old is set to leave Brighton this summer after entering the final year of his contract and has also been strongly linked with moves to Aston Villa and Monaco.
Bissouma grabbed two assists for Mali in their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo and Arsenal fans were quick to sing the praises of their reported target, posting clips of his highlights onto social media.
And Bissouma hinted that he has his heart set on a move to North London by sharing some of the clips and comments onto his Instagram story.
One of the captions reposted was: "For me, I think that he [Bissouma] and [Youri] Tielemans should be our priority at midfield, we must get Yves Bissouma at all costs @arsenal."
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Bissouma made 25 starts for Brighton last season, scoring twice and getting two assists, as they finished 9th in the Premier League.
Graham Potter's side are set to cash in on their star player and are rumoured to be looking for a fee in the region of £35 million for Bissouma.
However, the situation could be complicated by an impending legal case surrounding Bissouma, with the midfielder currently on bail after being arrested last year on suspicion of sexual assault.
In spite of the potential legal ramifications, Bissouma has no shortage of suitors this summer and has reportedly been identified by Monaco as a replacement to Aurelien Tchouameni, who is on the verge of signing for Real Madrid.
Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma shared these captions on his story by a fan earlier.
🗣 “For me I think he [Bissouma] and [Youri] Tielemans should be our [Arsenal] priority in midfield. We must get Bissouma at all cost.” pic.twitter.com/0Z83Ad39Du— TheAFCnewsroom (@TheAFCnewsroom) June 5, 2022
Meanwhile, Aston Villa still retain a strong interest in Bissouma despite the arrival of fellow midfielder Boubacar Kamara from Marseille.
It is believed that Bissouma prefers a move to Arsenal and his activity on social media would back this up.
Mikel Arteta is keen on bolstering his midfield this summer and has been linked with a move for Leicester's Youri Tielemans as well as Bissouma.
