Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma could be available for £30m this summer, according to reports in the English media.
It was originally believed that the Malian international would cost in the region of £40m but this apparent price drop could aid Arsenal’s chances in securing the 24-year-old’s signature.
Bissouma is also reportedly being pursued by Liverpool and Manchester City but a number of supporters on Twitter want the Gunners to go after him, especially if he is available for a lower amount:
That’s a steal we need to get the deal done early
— AFC_HERMS#KROENKEOUT (@AfcHerms) May 25, 2021
We still won’t get him
— Kyzzla (@1_Kyzz) May 25, 2021
Let’s go buy him then!
— ??•William•?? (@AFCwillaim) May 25, 2021
Arsenal finna bid 15m for him watch lol.
— Fuad (@Fuadnehemen) May 25, 2021
This is an absolute steal.
What a player he’s @Yves_Bissouma !
But am sure they’re not joining the London reds lol. #Kroenkethings— Upthechels✊??✈ (@Safuwanroshan) May 25, 2021
@Arsenal get him !!
Don’t make the Kante mistake again & but Sander Berge ( Xhaka ) instead of Bissouma ( Kante )— Kᗩᖇᗩᑎ ?⚪ (@ArsenalBombay) May 25, 2021
Knowing my club, they’re going to wait till he gets to 19.5m
— FUMBA (@FumbaniM) May 25, 2021
If this is true we have to sign him up ASAP
— Foys (@BlindBeggar3) May 25, 2021
Pay them the money now… don’t be offering players etc.
— Neil Owen ? (@NOwen27) May 25, 2021
It does seem as though Arsenal have the edge over other clubs. The midfielder has the same agent as Nicolas Pepe, Michael N’Cho, and they were pictured together after the Gunners’ 2-0 win against the Seagulls on Sunday.
Of course, having a preference for one club doesn’t necessarily mean he will make the switch but if they do put £30m on the table, Arsenal will have a good chance of getting their man.