“He has done nothing” – Pundit slams “disappointing” Tottenham regular player who Levy should’ve sold by now

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer window was largely successful, with several high-profile signings strengthening the squad. However, despite the positive additions, one £35 million regular in Ange Postecoglou’s squad has come under fire.

Pundit John Wenham has openly criticized the player, suggesting that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy missed an opportunity by not offloading him during the summer window.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer window saw the club invest heavily in new talent, with the arrival of four senior players for a combined £113 million. These signings included extending Timo Werner’s loan, securing striker Dominic Solanke, bringing in young English star Archie Gray, and signing winger Wilson Odobert.

In addition, Spurs also bolstered their youth ranks by signing Lucas Bergvall and South Korean prospect Min-hyeok Yang for a further £12 million.

This table summarizes Tottenham’s key summer signings:

Levy and the Tottenham recruitment team, including technical director Johan Lange, were pleased with their transfer activity, particularly the acquisition of one of England’s most promising talents, Archie Gray, and the signing of proven Premier League striker Dominic Solanke.

Tottenham also succeeded in offloading several players deemed surplus to requirements. The most notable departure was wantaway midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who secured a last-minute return to his former club, Real Betis, in La Liga. As part of the deal, Tottenham gained first refusal on a potential future transfer for USA international midfielder Johnny Cardoso, indicating the high regard the club has for the player.

Other potential departures included left-back Sergio Reguilon, who attracted late interest from abroad. However, Spurs could not finalize a deal before the close of the UK transfer window. With the transfer markets in Turkey, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia still open until early September, there remains a slim possibility that Reguilon could still leave the club.

One of the most contentious topics of Tottenham’s transfer window revolves around Yves Bissouma, the £35 million Mali international who joined Spurs two years ago from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Despite making 57 appearances across all competitions, Bissouma has struggled to replicate the form that made him a standout performer at Brighton. His first goal for the club came only recently, in a match against Everton.

Pundit John Wenham has not held back in his criticism of Bissouma, labeling him as a “disappointing” and “underwhelming” signing under Postecoglou’s management. Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham expressed his belief that the club should have sold Bissouma and brought in a replacement during the summer window.

“If there is an option to replace Bissouma with a different midfielder, Spurs should do it,” Wenham stated. “What has he done since joining the club? He has been quite underwhelming. We haven’t seen anything like the Bissouma we saw at Brighton who would run the show against us when he played. On the whole, he has been a disappointing signing.”

As the dust settles on the summer transfer window, the focus now shifts to how Bissouma will respond to the criticism and whether he can finally deliver on the promise that led Tottenham to invest £35 million in his services. With the UK transfer window closed, Bissouma will likely remain a part of Postecoglou’s squad, at least until January.

For Tottenham, the challenge will be to maximize the potential of their existing squad while keeping an eye on future opportunities to strengthen the team. If Bissouma can find his form and become the influential player Tottenham hoped he would be, he could silence his critics and become a key figure in the club’s quest for success.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer window was marked by significant spending and strategic acquisitions, but the question remains whether they missed an opportunity to offload underperforming players like Yves Bissouma. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Bissouma to see if he can rise to the challenge and justify the club’s investment. Meanwhile, Spurs’ recruitment team will continue to evaluate potential transfer targets as they aim to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level.

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