Fenerbahce were keen on signing Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma but they have now pulled the plug on the deal. The Mali international, who was part of Spurs' Europa League-winning campaign last season, was linked with a move away from North London this summer after falling down the pecking order under manager Thomas Frank.

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With Bissouma entering the final year of his contract at Spurs, it was believed that the Premier League outfit would be keen on selling the player in the summer transfer window. Turkish clubs like Galatasaray and Fenerbahce had even shown interest in signing the midfielder, however, a deal never materialised. 

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While the Turkish transfer window is still open for one more week, it is now unlikely that Fenerbahce will pursue a move for the Mali international due to a list of the player's personal issues. Bissouma also wants to stay in England for one more year to become eligible to apply for UK citizenship. 

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

Explaining why Fenerbahce are no longer interested in signing Bissouma, journalist Sercan Hamzaoglu has said: "Fenerbahce was going to sign Bissouma. But he has an injury problem. He has a trial (problem). He has a nightlife (problem). He is a very good player, but you have to take a lot of risks to transfer him. They put a whole sheet of paper in front of Ali Koc about the player’s problems."

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Thomas Frank's side will be back in action in the Premier League on September 13 as they take on West Ham United away from home.