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Juventus Consider Free Agent Yves Bissouma for Midfield Reinforcement

Juventus know exactly where the squad is light. The middle of the pitch. And with injuries already stretching the options, every name on the free-agent list suddenly matters.

Among them, one stands out: Yves Bissouma.

Bissouma on Juve’s radar

The Malian midfielder is without a club after Tottenham released him at the end of last season. His situation has alerted several sides in Serie A, with Lazio monitoring him and Juventus now seriously debating whether he fits their needs.

Inside the club, Bissouma’s profile has been discussed, according to Tuttomercatoweb. They remember the player who, at his best in the Premier League, brought energy, aggression and control in midfield. Those spells at the top level still carry weight.

For Juventus, experience matters. They want someone who can step into a demanding environment, handle the pressure and raise the level of a department that has already been hit by physical setbacks. Bissouma’s years in England tick that box.

A solution – or a risk?

The dilemma is clear. Juventus cannot afford to sign just anyone, yet they may soon need more than one midfielder if injuries continue to pile up. Depth is becoming a concern, even for a club used to navigating long seasons on multiple fronts.

Bissouma offers a potential answer, but not without question marks. He barely featured for Spurs last season. He has already missed pre-season. Match rhythm, fitness, sharpness – all of that would need time. And time is exactly what a club chasing trophies rarely has.

So Juventus stand at a crossroads. They must reinforce the position, but they are determined not to move simply for the sake of saying they did something in the market. Every signing now has to carry a clear purpose.

Bissouma remains firmly in the conversation. His experience, his profile, his availability on a free – all of it keeps his name on the table in Turin.

The real test is whether the Bianconeri believe he can still be the force he once looked in England, and whether that version of Bissouma is worth betting a crucial part of their season on.