Juventus target Mali captain Yves Bissouma in January transfer window

Juventus have reignited their pursuit of Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma as they look to strengthen their squad in the upcoming winter transfer window.

The Italian giants continue their search for a defensive midfielder after failing to secure Serbian star Sergej Milinković-Savić, who joined Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Club officials now view Bissouma as one of their main targets for January, seeing him as an ideal fit for Massimiliano Allegri’s midfield system.

Bissouma, 29, remains under contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2026 but has seen his role diminish significantly this season.

He has not featured in any matches for Spurs in the 2025–2026 campaign, a situation that has fuelled speculation about his future.

His absence from recent team selections, combined with a minor injury sustained on international duty, has left him open to a potential move.

Reports from Italy and England suggest Tottenham may agree to sell the Malian captain for around €10 million, half of his current market valuation.

Juventus view the price as a bargain for a player with Premier League and international experience.

Club sources indicate that Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has been in discussions with intermediaries to assess the feasibility of a mid-season transfer.

The Turin side hopes to finalise an agreement quickly, especially with financial terms appearing favourable.

Bissouma, captain of the Mali national team, brings leadership, strength, and composure to midfield — qualities Juventus currently lack.

His ability to recover possession and dictate tempo from deep positions aligns with the club’s tactical ambitions for the second half of the season.

If negotiations progress smoothly, Bissouma could become Juventus’s first major signing of the January transfer window, adding both depth and experience to their midf