AC Milan are in the market for a new central midfielder ahead of the summer window and a journalist has claimed that there are two names that stand out on the list of targets.
It seems that there was a rather familiar guest at San Siro last night for the first leg against Roma, as Franck Kessie was spotted heading for the AC Milan dressing room.
Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations for a third time on Sunday by beating Nigeria 2-1 in the final. Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller got the goals for the host nation after William Troost-Ekong had given Nigeria a first-half lead.
AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah has welcomed comparisons with Franck Kessie. Musah arrived in the summer a year after Kessie had left Milan for Barcelona.
Al-Ahli midfielder Franck Kessie admits he misses Barcelona fans. Kessie left Barca for the Saudi Pro League over the summer. He told E-Noticies: I miss the warmth of the Camp Nou and the support of the fans.
Having signed on a free transfer from AC Milan during the summer of 2022, Franck Kessie failed to establish himself as a regular starter during his time at Barcelona.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia proved to be some of the biggest vultures during the summer transfer window, spending more than most clubs in Europe combined. That is unlikely to stop any time soon.
Having sold Franck Kessie and Ousmane Dembele last week to Al Ahli and Paris Saint-Germain respectively, Barcelona have been looking at making further sales before the end of the summer transfer window.
Al-Ahli have completed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie. Kessie leaves Barca after a year, having joined from AC Milan. The Ivory Coast midfielder moves to Al-Ahli for 15m, having resisted interest from England and Italy.
Barcelona are hoping to speed up the exits of players leaving the club this week, in a frantic bid to ensure all of their players are registered with La Liga ahead of their debut on Sunday against Getafe.
Barcelona only have 13 players currently registered with La Liga, and with just five days remaining until their debut against Getafe, will be keen to bring in some money.
Al-Ahli are expected to announce the signing of Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie on Monday. Barca have accepted a 15m offer from Al-Ahli for the midfielder.
After a slow start in terms of departures, Barcelona have really picked up over the last few weeks. Nico Gonzalez has joined FC Porto, while Ousmane Dembele will soon head to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie has completed his Al-Ahli medical. The Ivorian underwent his medical tests in Paris, says Mundo Deportivo, on Friday and will fly to Saudi Arabia in the coming days.
Barcelona have finally managed to get their transfer market moving in terms of exits, and Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie is set to be the next out the door.
Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie is to arrive in Paris this morning ahead of his exit, just a single season after signing with the Blaugrana. The Ivorian
Al-Ahly have moved for Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie. The Ivory Coast international has been put up for sale by Barca, says Sport. Juventus are in contact, while talks with Al-Nassr have been held.
Barcelona have reportedly reached a deal with Juventus for Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie. The Blaugrana have been desperate to make sales this summer, and with Kessie unlikely to occupy a key role in midfield for Xavi Hernandez, he is seen as expendable.
Chelsea reportedly have an interest in the potential transfer of Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie, who is seemingly leaning towards staying in Europe as he weighs up his next move.
Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie has received an offer from the Saudi Pro League. The Ivory Coast international has been linked with a move away this summer, where interest from England and Italy has arrived.
Liverpool and Tottenham may reportedly have been handed a significant transfer boost as it looks like Barcelona are ready to put Franck Kessie on the market this summer.
Liverpool are eager to bid for out-of-favor Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie. The former AC Milan central midfielder signed for Barca on a free transfer last summer.
Franck Kessie is a target for Tottenham this summer as the London club look to add some extra defensive ability to their midfield. This is according to Sport, who say that Tottenham hold an interest in Kessie along with Juventus, Inter Milan and his former side AC Milan.
Franck Kessie was Barcelona’s hero during El Clasico last weekend, coming off the bench to score the winning goal to send the Blaugrana 12 points clear in the La Liga title race.
Franck Kessie scored his first goal for Barcelona to seal a 2-1 victory over rivals Real Madrid in Sunday's Clasico. The former Milan midfielder, on his 34th appearance for Barca, slotted home from an Alejandro Balde cutback in the second minute of added time.
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