George Baker
Transfer News: Manchester United target Yves Bissouma asks for Brighton exit
According to transfer news from The Times, Manchester United target Yves Bissouma has asked for an exit from Brighton. The midfielder wants the club to let him go at the end of the season with a host of top sides in the league after him.
The Brighton man has not attracted the attention of Manchester United without reason. Even though Brighton have fared poorly this season, Bissouma has kept on doing his job and is doing it all too well. While he is used to playing in a more central role, he has been used to good effect in a defensive role.
Bissouma is adept at carrying the ball from his own half to the opposition area. It is not easy to dispossess him off the ball.
While that would be an added bonus, it is his ability to break down the play and his defensive abilities that should interest Manchester United more. He is one of the reasons why Brighton are such a tricky team to deal with.
Now, the Brighton man has asked the club to allow him to leave in the summer. A host of Premier League sides including Manchester United have registered their interest in the 24-year-old and it is understandable that he wants to take the next step in his career by moving to a bigger team.
It is understandable that United would want a player like Bissouma given how they don’t have a solid defensive midfielder. Nemanja Matic looks to be running on his last legs.
The duo of McTominay and Fred is an interesting one but they cannot function in the absence of one other. This means Solskjaer has to play two defensive midfielders, thereby compromising on an attacker.
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With Bissouma asking for an exit, Manchester United will need to step up their pursuit. The midfielder is a quality option to go for and replace someone like Matic in the long term. However, there will be competition from sides like Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City for his signature.
