Chelsea and Tottenham transfer news: Franck Kessie sparks bidding war between top Premier League clubs with Juventus also in the hunt for £20m-rated ace
FRANCK KESSIE has emerged as a top target for Tottenham and Chelsea as they go toe-to-toe with Juventus to sign the midfielder.
The Ivorian has netted five times for Atalanta this season, his debut term in the top flight.
Franck Kessie has emerged as a top transfer target for Chelsea, Tottenham and JuventusGetty Images
Kessie turns 20 today and only signed in April last year.
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But already he is making a big impact in Serie A and attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs around the continent.
According to Calciomercato, Juventus do not want to spend over £17million for Kessie, but Tottenham have offered closer to £20m.
Franck Kessie is only in his debut season in Serie A during which time he has starred for AtalantaGetty ImagesFranck Kessie in action for Atalanta against AC MilanGetty Images
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The Italian site also reckon Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are “extremely interested” in signing Kessie in January or at the end of the season.
The Old Lady are also close to signing Axel Witsel from Zenit St Petersburg and are happy to let the Premier League clubs scrap it out for the youngster, while they settle on the experienced Belgium international.
Massimiliano Allegri still has some money to play with from the sale of Paul Pogba to Manchester United and is keen to evolve Juventus’ midfield, with a lack of a genuine world star in the middle of the park hampering their chances of challenging for Champions League honours.
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