The midfielder scored and shone as the Seagulls went out of the FA Cup. His deflected strike capped a storming individual second-half display and fleetingly put his side back in the contest before they lost 3-1. Bissouma was subject of transfer interest last month and Graham Potter is only too aware that will increase in the summer. He is ready for it – and looking forward to seeing what Bissouma can produce before then.
Graham Potter said: “I’ve spoken about this quite often, especially in transfer windows, because there is always speculation about good players and you have to deal with that. As a club we are quite strong. We don’t have to sell anybody but we also know it helps improve and develop a club. We understand where we are in the pyramid. Now it’s just a case of being competitive, trying to develop a team and a club who our supporters are proud of. It isn’t never say never but it’s important Yves is with us. He is enjoying his football. While he is doing that I think it’s great for us and good for him.”
