Yves Bissouma of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi Final. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Tottenham told to get first-team star 'out of the club' because 'he’s not a good influence'

Originally posted on the Boy Hotspur | Last updated Sep 5, 2025 2:00 AM ET

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has been heavily criticised in recent weeks for his lateness, and former scout Bryan King believes that the club should look to get rid of him.

The former Tottenham man revealed on Tottenham Hotspur News that the 29-year-old is not a good influence on the other players, and the club should look to get rid of him as soon as possible. He was expected to leave the club before the transfer deadline, but I did not materialise.

Tottenham told to sell Yves Bissouma

“He (Bissouma) has had issues with his lateness ever since he’s been at Spurs. That hasn’t changed under Frank,” King said.

“When Frank came in, the slate was wiped clean on all players, but to do what he’s done shows that he’s not going to be a regular member of the side.

“If I were Frank, I’d want him out of the club as quickly as possible, because he’s not a good influence; he’s proved that.”

Can Spurs find a suitable club for Bissouma?

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can secure an exit for the African midfielder in the coming weeks. The transfer window is still open in some parts of the world, and there has been interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

The 29-year-old has not been at his best performance-wise either. His performances were quite mediocre last season, and Spurs have already brought in an upgrade in the form of Joao Palhinha. The Portuguese International will be the first-choice defensive midfielder at the club this season.

It would be ideal for the former Brighton star to move on. He needs to join a club where he will get regular opportunities. Moving away from Tottenham would be ideal for all parties.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few days.

This article first appeared on the Boy Hotspur and was syndicated with permission.

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