Manchester United and Chelsea miss out on top summer target as AC Milan agree deal for Franck Kessie
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have reportedly lost out to AC Milan in the race Franck Kessie.
The 20-year-old looks set to become the first signing under the new Chinese ownership at the Serie A giants.
Manchester United and Chelsea have missed out in the chase for Franck KessieGetty Images
According to Goal, the Atalanta midfielder will snub a £24million move to the Premier League in order to pen a £2.1million-a-year deal at the San Siro.
Kessie, who was also being chased by Roma, is expected to sign a contract until 2022 with Vincenzo Montella’s side.
The Ivory Coast international had been linked with moves to both United and Chelsea in recent months.
And he added further further ammunition to rumours of a potential switch to Old Trafford by admitting it was his dream to play for the Red Devils.
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But he seemed to suggest that Roma had “the advantage” in the chase for Kessie.
He told Rai Sport: “Franck is close to many clubs and close to none.
The Ivory Coast international is reportedly set to sign for AC MilanGetty ImagesFranck Kessie has shone for Atalanta in his breakthrough seasonGetty ImagesFranck Kessie has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs in recent monthsGetty Images
“I must admit that Roma have the advantage for Kessie, but we haven’t closed a deal yet because there are other top clubs interested who continue calling me.”
However, it now appears that Milan have won the race for the highly-rated African.
Kessie has been one of Atalanta’s key men in his breakthrough season, notching six goals in 28 league appearances to help his side into the lofty-heights of fifth place.
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