Liverpool, Arsenal battle for £40m-rated Brighton midfielder Bissouma

Liverpool and Arsenal are set to battle it out for £40m-rated Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma.

The Seagulls are resigned to losing the star midfielder, who has put in a number of top performances for Graham Potter’s side this term.

The Sun report Jurgen Klopp wants him to replace Gini Wijnaldum, whose contract runs out this summer and has been asking around about his off-field demeanor and attitude.

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But Bissouma, 24, is highly sought after and Mikel Arteta is said to view him as the perfect partner for Thomas Partey in a new-look Arsenal midfield.

Even though Potter said last week he believes another season on the South Coast would be best for the Mali international, the loss of revenue caused by the coronavirus pandemic means the Seagulls will be unable to stand in his way should a suitable bid arrive.

Now it just remains to be soon who wins the race for Bissouma’s signature.