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Home » Transfer News: Chelsea have the edge in the race for AC Milan star Franck Kessie

Transfer News: Chelsea have the edge in the race for AC Milan star Franck Kessie

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Transfer News: Chelsea could have an edge in the race for Franck Kessie

According to transfer news from TEAMtalk, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is interested in signing AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie. The club could use Fikayo Tomori as a makeweight in the deal to sign him and that gives them an advantage over other clubs such as Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham.

The 24-year-old has had an explosive season in Serie A so far. The dynamic box-to-box midfielder has appeared in 29 league games and has a tally of 10 goals and 5 assists from midfield.

He is certainly one of the major reasons behind Milan’s charge for the Scudetto. They sit 2nd in the table, 11 points behind leaders and rivals Inter Milan.

Franck Kessie in action for AC Milan. (imago Images)
Franck Kessie in action for AC Milan. (imago Images)

Now, it has been said that Kessie has refused Milan’s new contract offer of €3.5m per year. The problem for Milan here is that his contract runs out in 2022 and they might have to sell him next season if they are to avoid losing him for free.

Among all the clubs that are after Kessie, Chelsea hold one huge advantage. Kessie is a midfielder that Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel ‘dreams’ of signing. In order to make that happen, the club could look to use defender Fikayo Tomori as a makeweight.

Photo LaPresse – Spada April 10 , 2021 Parma Italy Soccer A.C. Milan- Season 2020-2021 – Serie A Parma vs Milan In the pic: Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring 0-2.

The 23-year-old Englishman joined the Rossoneri on loan in the January transfer window and has already made quite the impression on the coaches at his new club. Milan have the option of making his transfer permanent at the end of this season.

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Chelsea are not without a shortage of midfielders, at least on paper. Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, and Mateo Kovacic are already doing well and sharing game time under Tuchel in central midfield. With his best years ahead of him and plenty of experience at the top level, Kessie can be a fine signing for Chelsea.