Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs reportedly battling behind the scenes to sign Franck Kessie on a free transfer next summer, with the AC Milan midfielder in the final year of his contract.
The Ivory Coast international played a key role for Stefano Pioli’s side last season as they ended an eight-year wait to qualify for the Champions League with a second-place Serie A finish.
Chelsea and PSG are interested in the 24-year-old, and Sport Mediaset claim that Kessie has received “sensational offers” from two of European football’s wealthiest clubs.
Tuttosport writes that Milan have offered Kessie a new five-year deal worth up to €6.5m per year, almost three times what he currently earns at San Siro.
But the dynamic midfielder is tempted by overseas offers, with Chelsea said to be willing to fork out €8m per year and PSG going as high as €10m per year including bonuses.
Losing yet another key cog in Pioli’s Milan machine would be a huge financial blow – and is unlikely to go down well with a frustrated fan base either.
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