Moussa Sissoko (Toulouse)

Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, since his debut in 2007, has established himself as one of the brightest stars in France's next generation of footballers.

He's become a full international and has caught the eye of some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester United.

Still, the young star had decided to stay in Toulouse to continue his development, but he does admit that eventually, he'll want to make the move to a big English club like Liverpool.

"I would be delighted if one day I am lucky to join a big English club," he told France Football.

"But I don't think about it so far. I had contacts with English clubs, notably Liverpool, but I preferred to commit myself to Toulouse, the club where I have been educated, to get more experience.

"It is up to me to go on improving, to become a world class player, to play in the biggest clubs and to join the French team as soon as possible."

Sissoko, as a box-to-box midfielder, would not fill a position of need for Liverpool, but the 21-year-old's talents are undeniable, and a young player of his caliber would surely be welcome in the side. He is currently valued at just over £10 million, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk.

http://www.nesn.com/2011/02/liverpool-target-moussa-sissoko-would-be-delighted-to-join-big-english-club.html

heard of him alot, but never seen him play......one of the many prospects France has coming up....but from scouting reports, the guy seems to be more than just a "destroyer" type player seems he is able to do a bit of everything, and looks like a complete CM

good to see Comolli has been in contact with this player that french NT and ligue 1 is a hotbed for young talent like this

He's pure quality. He isn't a destroyer. He can play a bit more defensively but that's limiting his game. He's a naturally complete CM.

Would love him here to be honest, especially if that value of 10m is true!

Him and MVila would be brilliant in the Summer then we would have a proper midfield

Him and MVila would be brilliant in the Summer then we would have a proper midfield

Have you watched Sissoko?

Never watched this lad to be honest, hardly ever watch the French league.

People who do, do you rate him?

Does anyone watch enough Ligue 1 to know if he is any good?

Great player, would be a great addition to our squad I'd take him in a snap. Not a classical 'destroyer' type like M'Vila is, but for £10 million or so that's a steal, he'll be worth £20m within a season or two.

According to the Daily mail today we are favourites to sign him with a fee of £18 million being talked about

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Liverpool are poised to beat Tottenham and Manchester United to the signing of France midfielder Moussa Sissoko. The Toulouse star, 21, has been on the radar of British clubs for the past four years and turned down Liverpool and Bolton to sign professional terms with his French club as a teenager. Spurs have emerged as strong suitors over recent seasons and were close to a deal 18 months ago, only to be told he was valued at ?18million. Purple patch: Sissoko (left) has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs However, the arrival of Damien Comolli and some of Tottenham's formerscouting staff has coincided with Liverpool monitoring him again and helooks destined for Anfield in the summer providing a fee can be agreed. Sissoko is understood to have told friends that Liverpool is his preference, despite turning them down again in the summer. He revealed this week: 'I had contacts with English clubs, notably Liverpool, but I preferred to commit myself to Toulouse, the club where Ihave been educated, to get more experience. It is up to me to go on improving, to become a world-class player.' Sissoko is 6ft 2in, strong, athletic and comfortable anywhere in central midfield. Liverpool, meanwhile, have signed Bradford's 14-year-old defender Nial Heaton.  Dalglish set to unleash record signing Andy Carroll for debut against Manchester UnitedWe won't make the same mistakes again, vows Liverpool boss Dalglish Liverpool defender Kelly ruled out for five weeks with hamstring injury  Explore more:Places: Liverpool, Bolton,

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The Toulouse star, 21, has been on the radar of British clubs for the past four years and turned down Liverpool and Bolton to sign professional terms with his French club as a teenager.

Spurs have emerged as strong suitors over recent seasons and were close to a deal 18 months ago, only to be told he was valued at £18million.

However, the arrival of Damien Comolli and some of Tottenham's former scouting staff has coincided with Liverpool monitoring him again and he looks destined for Anfield in the summer providing a fee can be agreed.

Sissoko is understood to have told friends that Liverpool is his preference, despite turning them down again in the summer.

He revealed this week: "I had contacts with English clubs, notably Liverpool, but I preferred to commit myself to Toulouse, the club where I have been educated, to get more experience. It is up to me to go on improving, to become a world-class player.'

Sissoko is 6ft 2in, strong, athletic and comfortable anywhere in central midfield.

Source: Daily Mail

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Author: Daily Mail

I've never seen him play, but everything I've read gives him good reviews and says he has loads of potential. Given his ago I'd have no qualms with NESV having a look (though I'd prefer a winger first).

Dont really know much about him. what would he bring to the team? Better be better than the last Sissoko we had!

Dont really know much about him. what would he bring to the team? Better be better than the last Sissoko we had!

he does more than just tackle ppl, guy has a complete game, from reading reports

Complete all round midfielder I think. He can tackle, and he's not a small guy either at 6ft2, so he's got some presence about him I'd suggest. Last year he also began to show a goalscoring touch, getting 7 last season and 4 so far this one. I believe this was his first last year:

But wonderdul Sissoko Marseille

He also seems to have good ball control and dribbling ability as demonstrated here

but de sissoko TFC Toulouse
(Take this one with a pinch of salt, it was against some parttimers in pre season, still, amazing goal)

I think this guy will instantly slot into our first team and I'd play him over Lucas and maybe Meireles. Unfortunately I don't think he's a classic ball winning defensive mid like his French teammate M'Vila, and a CDM is definitely a priority in summer, but if we end up signing his guy as well I'll be happy. In fact looking at it, we're set to lose Aquilani permanently, and Poulsen should be on his way out, so signing 2 central mid players isn't too far fetched at all.

If not at too high price I'm like to have him in our squad. And along with rumored of Liverpool interested in Fernando Gago of Real Madrid, I'll take Moussa Sissoko by no brainier.

If not at too high price I'm like to have him in our squad. And along with rumored of Liverpool interested in Fernando Gago of Real Madrid, I'll take Moussa Sissoko by no brainier.

Couldn't agree more mate. Sissoko is a player with real potential as is Yann M'Villa. Comolli has scouted both heavily

Really like this lad. Moussa Sissoko and Étienne Capoue are familiar with each other and both could do a job here. I would love to sign the both of them.

Our representatives, headed by Commolli, met FirstEleven ISM head super-agent Franjo Vranjkovic on Thurdsday.
This meeting was to mainly renew our interest in Moussa Sissoko.

This after the player had declared publicly his intention to leave.
Our interest in the player has been long-standing, and initial approaches were made in November, which the player snubbed.

http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/

sh*t source but hope it i true.Rate this guy wouldbe a good addition.

Would be a very good signing. Possesses the box-to-box attributes in a midfielder we need. He's athletic, he's strong, good passer and good in the tackle. Add in his youth and potential, I'd love him here.

Get him in.

Their President was very critical of him last week, said he has not been good this season and would be surprised if any big club wants to buy him

Their President was very critical of him last week, said he has not been good this season and would be surprised if any big club wants to buy him

Reverse psychology maybe? I think Comolli and Kenny will decide whether he's good enough for Liverpool, not the Toulouse President.

Their President was very critical of him last week, said he has not been good this season and would be surprised if any big club wants to buy him

That's sounds like Toulouse doing everything in their power to keep him. If he's been poor this season wouldn't they want big money for him?

 He's very highly rated but I haven't seen him to any times. From the little I've seen he's a very strong box to box, very similar to Essien if you were to compare him although I could be completely wrong about him.

Anyone watch the French league often? If so what are your thoughts on him?

Moussa Sissoko V Rennes 21.02.2011 Match Compilation

A fantastic player, but based on this video his position is Attacking Midfielder and I don't think we need him at the moment.