Tottenham keen to offload £30m star this summer, Turkish giants continue talks but deal still not reached

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France's midfielder Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal during the friendly football match France vs Paraguay on June 2, 2017 at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes. France won 5-0. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Tottenham keen to offload £30m Moussa Sissoko this summer, Turkish giants continue talks but deal still not reached

Trabzonspor are continuing efforts to sign Tottenham’s out-of-favour midfielder Moussa Sissoko.

A source close to the Super League club revealed to Turkish-football that talks between Trabzonspor officials and Tottenham are ongoing.

The North London-based club are keen to offload Sissoko this summer. However, Spurs want to sell the France international while Trabzonspor are only interested in a loan deal.

Tottenham want to recoup the majority of the £30 million (BBC) they spent on Sissoko last summer.

Trabzon are currently being monitored by UEFA for Financial Fair Play therefore cannot shell out big money for a transfer this summer.

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Vice-president Gencaga Meric revealed that Sissoko is keen on the move. “Sissoko is keen on joining, we have spoke with him and talks went well,” Meric was quoted as saying by Turkish-Football.

“We have yet to convince Tottenham or their manager. 

Trabzonspor president Muharrem Usta has also confirmed talks with the France international.

“We are in talks with Moussa Sissoko,” Usta said.

“We want to loan him and get his career back on track. 

The club is keen on making a marquee signing to celebrate their 50th year anniversary since the foundation of the club.

Sissoko provided four assists in 34 appearances for Tottenham last season.