Fenerbahçe Shift Focus Away from Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma Amid Transfer Window

Fenerbahçe have paused their interest in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma. The Turkish club is now focusing on different targets during the 2025 summer transfer window. Despite recent rumors, no active talks are happening between the two clubs right now.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Reports said Fenerbahçe officials went to London to discuss a deal for Bissouma, but the club is now looking at other possible signings like Paris Saint-Germain’s Milan Škriniar and Marco Asensio. Under new manager Thomas Frank, Tottenham would reportedly consider selling Bissouma for about €25 million. Italian side Juventus is also watching Bissouma’s situation. The 28-year-old midfielder has a contract until June 2026 and played 44 matches for Spurs in 2024/25. He mainly acted as a defensive presence in midfield. However, due to the club’s interest in other reinforcements for their squad, initial discussions have not moved forward.

Fenerbahce is negotiating with PSG to sign Milan Škriniar permanently.

Fenerbahçe are close to agreeing on a permanent deal with PSG for Milan Škriniar.

TRANSFER WINDOW CONTEXT

Fenerbahçe are rebuilding under the guidance of new head coach José Mourinho. They had a strong season last year in the Süper Lig, finishing second behind Galatasaray, and they want to strengthen their squad for domestic and European competitions. The team has been active in the transfer market, already securing striker Jhon Duran and targeting further signings. Meanwhile, Tottenham finished seventeenth in the Premier League last season. They qualified for the UEFA Champions League after winning the Europa League but face major squad changes. After a season where Tottenham’s midfield was shuffled and new players like Mohammed Kudus joined, Bissouma’s future in North London remains uncertain.

Fenerbahçe finished second in the Turkish Super Lig last season, missing the championship by eleven points.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT?

With Fenerbahçe now focused on other players, immediate movement for Bissouma seems unlikely. Immediate movement is not likely unless priorities shift again or another club accelerates interest. Tottenham and Fenerbahçe are entering crucial weeks as the summer window progresses. Tottenham, led by Thomas Frank, will open their league campaign against Burnley, who got promoted from the Championship with the best defense, but only after playing PSG for the European Supercup. Fenerbahçe are preparing for the Champions League qualifying rounds. They are seven points behind Galatasaray and want to reclaim the Turkish title. Their transfer business is important to strengthen the squad for the upcoming campaign.

Fenerbahçe’s first match of the season will be in the Champions League qualifiers in July.

Fenerbahçe aims to finalize the Milan Škriniar deal before preseason.