Sissoko eyes Premier League switch

23 August 2012 10:17

Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko says he wants to play in the English Premier League after talks over a move to Roma broke down.

The 21-year-old has been on the radar of top-flight English clubs for several years, after he turned down moves to both Liverpool and Bolton to sign professional terms with boyhood club Toulouse.

Talking to BeIn Sport, he said: "As a player I want to grow, but I have not forgotten that I have a contract. I have to give myself fully to this club (Toulouse). I have one year left on my contract, I will try to give the maximum and next year we'll see.

"I matured, I grew up and learned a lot with Toulouse. It's been six years that I am with Tefece (Toulouse)."

The French international has been linked with a move to Tottenham over the past 18 months, but Toulouse's 18 million-pound price tag is thought to have put Damien Comolli off, though Liverpool and Manchester United are also reportedly keen.

"The English league attracts me first," Sissoko said.

"My profile might interest some clubs. But if I leave Tefece it will be for a higher club like Man United, Arsenal, City or even Newcastle and Tottenham. But I know I still have to work for it.

"There have been discussions with Roma this summer, but no concrete offer."