Spanish giants Real Madrid have joined the race to sign talented Mali and Brighton star Yves Bissouma, according to reports.

Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool are also tracking the 24-year old midfielder.

Bissouma, who joined Brighton for £15million from Lille in 2018, has two-and-a-half years left on his contract.

Spanish outlet Defensa Central claim Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane sees the midfielder as a cheaper alternative to Paul Pogba and Eduardo Camavinga.

The report adds Bissouma could cost Los Blancos as much as £36.3million (€40m).

Meanwhile, Liverpool have identified Bissouma as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum at Anfield as per report by TalkSport.

The Dutchman appears likely to leave next summer when his contract expires, and Liverpool are considering a January bid for Bissouma to take his place in the squad.

Arsenal are in need of reinforcements in January, with the Malian being linked with a move to the Emirates. Having signed Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid at the beginning of the season, the Gunners are looking for more attacking and midfield depth to compliment what they already have.

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