Tottenham flop Moussa Sissoko a target for Trabzonspor but Spurs want permanent deal, claims club chief

Sissoko returned to Tottenham action at Wembley on Saturday
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James Benge7 August 2017

Turkish side Trabzonspor want to bring in Moussa Sissoko on loan but are finding Tottenham to be tough negotiators, their vice-president has confirmed.

Tottenham’s record signing, Sissoko is expected to depart the club a year after joining for £30million from Newcastle.

Sissoko played his first game of Tottenham’s pre-season in their 2-0 win over Juventus on Saturday and was left out of the squad for their American tour after suffering with illness.

Marseille have been linked with a move for the 27-year-old but Trabzonspor vice-president Gencaga Meric suggested his club were firmly in the hunt, even if they are struggling to agree terms with Tottenham.

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“Sissoko is keen on joining, we have spoken with him and talks went well,” Meric told reporters in Turkey.

“We have yet to convince Tottenham or their manager.

“Tottenham want to recoup most of what they invested in Sissoko but we want him on loan.

“We have made our offer and are waiting for a decision.”

Speaking on Tottenham’s American tour Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino insisted that Sissoko could have a future under him though the France international has made no secret of his desire to move on.

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