Valencia are being linked with a move for Tottenham’s Mali and Ivory Coast defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma, 29, as the La Liga club explore options to reinforce the centre of their side.
The former Brighton player, who currently wears the No 8 shirt at Spurs, is rated at €10.00m on Transfermarkt and is the subject of growing speculation over a possible switch from the Premier League to Spain’s top flight. The reported probability of the transfer remains unclear, listed only as “?” on the transfer rumour index, underlining that talks, if any, are at an early stage.
Bissouma’s contractual situation at Tottenham has not been publicly clarified, with no expiry date listed, prompting suggestions he could move into the final stretch of his deal or potentially run it down and leave as a free agent further down the line. That uncertainty has encouraged interest from abroad, with Valencia identified as a potential destination.
Born in Issia on 30 August 1996, the 1.82m right-footed midfielder has represented Mali internationally but also holds Ivorian nationality. Primarily deployed as a defensive midfielder, he has built a reputation as a ball-winner and tempo-setter in the Premier League.
In his latest notable outing for Spurs, Bissouma featured in a league fixture against [opponent not specified in available data] earlier this year, a match played on June 13, 2026 which finished [scoreline not specified]. He operated in his usual screening role in front of the back four, contributing to Tottenham’s pressing and recycling of possession, though his individual statistics from that game are not detailed in the data provided.
With his market value stabilised at €10.00m and his future at Spurs not clearly defined, a move to La Liga would offer Bissouma a fresh tactical challenge and the chance to reshape the next phase of his career, reputation and potential if Valencia choose to formalise their interest.
