Franck Kessie: Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea target receives £20m Juventus offer ahead of January
Atalanta midfielder a wanted man after starring in Serie A this season and could now be set for stunning Turin switch
JUVENTUS are in pole position to sign the ‘new Yaya Toure’ after launching a £20million bid for his services.
Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie has been tipped to emulate the Manchester City powerhouse after a number of top displays in Italy this season.
The 21-year-old is currently helping his side push for a surprise European finish in Serie A and has already been in contact with Arsenal.
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Manchester United are reportedly interested too, with Kessie’s ability to play as an anchorman making him the perfect replacement for veteran Michael Carrick.
However, Goal claims Juve are leading the race for the Ivorian’s signature after tabling a bid in the wake of their 3-1 win over his club.
Claudio Marchisio has been limited to just three appearances this season through injury, while Sami Khedira has been linked with an MLS switch.
Kessie’s arrival in Turin would also allow Max Allegri to deploy his favoured narrow 4-diamond-2 formation, allowing the likes of Miralem Pjanic more freedom to roam.
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The report adds that Chelsea have also expressed an interest in Kessie, but Juve are confident of striking a deal this January even though Atalanta will demand a series of bonuses on top of the fee.
Juve are also keen on signing Belgium international Axel Witsel, who is out of contract at Zenit St Petersburg next summer and has announced his intention to leave.