Yves Bissouma's Tottenham exit can only mean one thing after Carlos Baleba transfer speculation
Yves Bissouma will leave Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Spurs have confirmed in a statement that the Mali international will end his stint in N17 after four years following the conclusion of his contract.
The North London outfit's Under-21 squad will see defenders Pele Arganese-McDermott, Tyrell Ashcroft and Calum Logan and midfielders Leo Black, Dante Cassanova and Matthew Craig leave as free agents.
Bissouma moved to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2022 from Brighton & Hove Albion for £25million and Spurs are now being linked with Carlos Baleba.
The Cameroon international has caught the eye of several top Premier League teams with his performances over the last two seasons.
With the 22-year-old establishing himself as one of the most highly rated defensive midfielders in the English top flight, it remains to be seen what the future holds for him.
Tottenham to step up pursuit of Carlos Baleba
Now that Bissouma has officially departed Tottenham, they will surely want to reinforce their engine room ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
The 29-year-old had some decent spells during his time at the North London outfit, but it feels right to let the Mali ace leave after his inconsistency and off-field controversies.
Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 8 June that Spurs could be tempted to sign Baleba and a reunion with De Zerbi is considered perfect for the midfielder.
The Cameroon international hasn't been at his best over the last few months and it will be interesting to see if there will be significant competition for the youngster's signature in the coming weeks.
Roberto De Zerbi could sanction midfield transfer overhaul
Tottenham will undoubtedly be looking to make serious changes to their squad following an abysmal season in the Premier League, finishing two points above the relegation zone.
Spurs will soon have to decide whether they want to complete a permanent move for Joao Palhinha after his mixed loan spell from Bayern Munich.
The futures of Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr may also be up in the air as De Zerbi will surely want to stamp his authority at the North London outfit.