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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Fabio Paratici has already tried to join Franck Kessie battle"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-fabio-paratici-has-already-tried-to-join-franck-kessie-battle/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-09-08T16:15:24Z"
modified: "2021-09-08T16:15:24Z"
---

# Tottenham Hotspur: Fabio Paratici has already tried to join Franck Kessie battle

**According to [TUTTOmercatoWEB](https://m.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milan-tante-parole-e-pochi-fatti-kessie-non-ha-ancora-firmato-1580515), Fabio Paratici and Tottenham Hotspur have already tried to join the battle for AC Milan star Franck Kessie alongside Paris-Saint Germain.**

### The Lowdown: Paratici era underway…

Paratici oversaw an eventful first transfer window as managing director of Spurs following his appointment in the summer.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-developments/)

Indeed, the Italian transfer chief orchestrated many outgoings out of N17 as well as bringing in some much-needed fresh faces – signing Pierluigi Gollini, Bryan Gil, Pape Matar Sarr, Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tottenham-hotspur/transfers/verein/148)).

Already, it appears he has his eyes on another target as news emerges on Kessie.

### The Latest: Spurs eye Kessie…

As per [TMW](https://m.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milan-tante-parole-e-pochi-fatti-kessie-non-ha-ancora-firmato-1580515), Paratici and Spurs have ‘already tried to join’ the battle for Kessie amid speculation surrounding his future at the San Siro.

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The [44-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/profil/spieler/294808) Ivory Coast star’s contract expires in 2022 as it stands and Tottenham could sign him as a free agent next summer, with the club free to open talks ahead of that time in January.

As well as Spurs, Ligue 1 giants PSG have also been involved as Kessie’s agent hold out for a [€7 million-per-year (£6 million) salary](https://m.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milan-tante-parole-e-pochi-fatti-kessie-non-ha-ancora-firmato-1580515) plus bonuses to extend his current deal with Milan.

### The Verdict: Get it done…

Depending on contract developments, potentially signing Kessie on a free would certainly be a stroke of genius by Paratici.

Hailed as an ‘extraordinary’ player by sports writer and broadcaster Nicky Bandini on [ESPN](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=95PlPahSt8g), the midfield gem is a bit of an all-rounder despite his natural position being central defensive midfield.

He scored a brilliant 13 goals and four assists last season in Serie A as well as averaging an impressive 88.9% pass accuracy ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/277269/History/Franck-Kessi%C3%A9)).

***In other news: ‘So excited’, ‘Start him against Palace’…Many Tottenham fans wowed by another ‘generational’ talent, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-fans-rave-over-bryan-gil/)***