Report: Yves Bissouma asks to leave Brighton amid Arsenal and Liverpool links

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According to a report from The Times, Brighton midfielder, Yves Bissouma, has asked to leave the club amid interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.

The impressive midfielder has attracted admiring glances all season for his fine performances under Graham Potter. Bissouma has established himself in the Brighton midfield ever since arriving in 2018 for around £15m.

However, with the big clubs now hovering around him, it seems Bissouma has decided now is the time to move on from the AMEX. The Times claims the Mali star wants out, with Arsenal said to be confident of signing him.

Bissouma has been a regular for Brighton all season. A number of fine performances, including recently against Liverpool and Chelsea, have ensured his stock is high at the moment.

Brighton won’t want to sell but will no doubt concede they could be powerless to stop a deal. It is claimed they will look for around £35m for their star man, if they do indeed decide to cash-in.

TBR View: Arsenal is ideal but don’t count Liverpool out here

Arsenal would be the ideal move you feel for Bissouma. He’d slot in nicely with Thomas Partey and can become a pillar in that side.

But with Liverpool losing Gini Wijnaldum, you can’t count them out either. City, on the other hand, would likely see Bissouma on the bench a lot more, something he’ll be keen to avoid.

Brighton were always facing a losing battle when it came to Bissouma and now, it seems, he’s looking to force the issue a bit.