Everton are heading into the January transfer window with a clear idea of what positions they will be looking to strengthen.
Just weeks out from the window opening and Everton have been made aware that one of their summer transfer targets has now been placed on his club’s transfer list.
David Moyes was sufficiently backed in what was The Friedkin Group’s first summer transfer window on Merseyside.
In fact, it was claimed that Moyes was delighted with Everton’s transfer business, with nine new signings brought into the club.
It must be remembered that there was considerable player turnover at Finch Farm leaving Everton with more work to do in January.
With work to be done in the January window, there is one target from the summer who could be readily available if the Blues remain interested.
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Everton made aware Tottenham want to sell Yves Bissouma
Over the summer, Everton were keen to sign Yves Bissouma from Tottenham Hotspur as his future in north London looked bleak.
Bissouma now no longer has a future under Thomas Frank, with the Lilywhites wanting to sell the midfielder.
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That is according to The Times, who have shared a host of clubs are interested in the Mali midfielder.
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West Ham United were alongside Everton in showing an interest in Bissouma over the summer, but a lot has unfolded since then.
The report claims that OGC Nice and Marseille are monitoring the midfielder’s situation, with Fenerbahce also a possible landing spot.
Thomas Frank has not played Bissouma this season, as he currently recovers from an injury suffered playing for his national side.
However, there are other reasons why Everton may want to avoid this potential deal.
Everton must avoid signing Yves Bissouma in January
Everton News columnist Alan Myers wants Everton to sign another midfielder next month when the market opens.
A move for Bissouma must be disregarded on the back of the initial interest shown over the summer.
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David Moyes simply CANNOT bring in a character like this!
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Plenty of Everton fans were keen to sign Bissouma earlier in the year, but more has emerged about his off-field issues that will surely worry Everton.
Not for the first time, Bissouma is under scrutiny by the Lilywhites for another disciplinary incident, which has not gone down well in north London.
Bissouma was suspended for lateness by both Ange Postecoglou and Frank, but his latest stunt goes well beyond poor punctuality.
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