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title: "Virals: Liverpool hold ‘long standing interest’ in Yves Bissouma"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-09-01T16:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool hold ‘long standing interest’ in Yves Bissouma

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/01/virals-report-claims-liverpool-looked-at-james-ward-prowse/) have been named as one of three Premier League clubs that hold a ‘long standing interest’ in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder [Yves Bissouma](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/08/27/ian-wright-believes-yves-bissouma-is-tailor-made-for-liverpool-role/).

The Reds were [linked with a move](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/yves-bissouma-transfer-liverpool-news-21416028) for the 25-year-old throughout the summer as a replacement, for now, Paris Saint-Germain star, Gini Wijnaldum.

That move failed to materialise as Jurgen Klopp seemingly opted to utilise current [squad](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team) options to cover the Dutchman’s departure.

However, Metro sports reporter [Aden-Jay Wood](https://twitter.com/AJWood16/status/1433030248971575296) has claimed on Twitter that the Anfield club could ‘revisit’ their interest when the transfer window reopens in January.

> Twitter: I’m told there remains long-standing interest in Brighton’s Yves Bissouma from several clubs including Man United,… https://t.co/MUz1t4rUTO (@AJWood16)

Wood goes on to state that the South Coast club received ‘no official bids’ for the [18 times capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yves-bissouma/nationalmannschaft/spieler/410425/verein_id/3674) Mali international.

Last season, Bissouma earned an impressive [7.07 average Sofascore rating](https://www.sofascore.com/player/yves-bissouma/844842) from 36 Premier League outings as well as praise from Gary Lineker, hailing the ace as [‘exceptional’](https://www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/gary-linekers-exceptional-yves-bissouma-tweet-has-liverpool-arsenal-and-brighton-fans-buzzing-3198219) following a victory over Everton.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Valued at £22.5million and in the final 24 months of a contract at Brighton ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yves-bissouma/marktwertverlauf/spieler/410425)), it would appear an opportunity could be on the horizon should a new deal not be forthcoming.

Possessing excellent tackling, dribbling and ball interception skills ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/303096/Show/Yves-Bissouma)), Bissouma has only missed [eight games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yves-bissouma/verletzungen/spieler/410425) in three seasons with the Seagulls.

Whether or not Klopp will be forced into the market [mid-season](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/when-does-the-transfer-window-close-all-the-dates-you-need-ahead-of-the-new-season) remains to be seen, but if so, it would appear the Malian star could be a leading contender.