Yves Bissouma of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 01, 2026. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Lassana Camara reports that Celtic are closely following Bissouma, naming Ajax and Başakşehir as the other interested clubs.
Translated, Camara states: “Ajax Amsterdam enters the race for Yves Bissouma! Free since his departure from Tottenham, the Malian international Yves Bissouma is attracting several European clubs as the transfer window draws to a close.
“Ajax Amsterdam has reportedly expressed interest in the Malian midfielder and would like to bring him to the Netherlands.
Yves Bissouma of Tottenham warms up wear long earrings during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on May 03, 2026. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
“In Turkey, İstanbul Başakşehir FK is also interested in his profile. In Scotland, Celtic Glasgow is also closely following the player’s situation.
“After several seasons in the Premier League, Bissouma could therefore take on a new challenge in Europe. The coming hours could shed more light on his future destination.”
Ange Postecoglou, lifts the Scottish Cup trophy after the team’s victory during the Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Hampden Park on June 03, 2023 (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
The 29 year old, who won the Europa League with Spurs under former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, has made over 200 appearances in the EPL with the North London club, and Brighton and Hove Albion whom he joined in 2018 before winning a £30 million move to Spurs in 2022.
Before arriving in England, Bissouma made his name in France with Lille, and has won 50 caps a for Mali, for whom he featured in the 2016 African cup of nations final, in which the Malians reached the final only to lose out to Senegal.
Yves Bissouma of Tottenham Hotspur applauds the fans after defeat to West Ham United during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)
Bissouma has made his name as a dominant physical ball playing midfielder who likes to play in front of the defence, a quality that Celtic are desperately crying out for.
Torino FC vs Juventus FC Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM – Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC during the Italian Serie A match Photo Nderim Kaceli Turin Italy PA Sport/ABACA – Imago.
With a move for top target Gvidas Gineitis now looking unlikely due to the reported fee, a move for free agent Bissouma could well be a possibility, although his salary expectations could prove to be a stumbling block.
Linking Celtic among multiple other clubs is of course a well worn path for reporters during the transfer window, so while it’s worth noting the link there will need to be more than this before we can regard it as a serious Celtic interest.
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