Taking to Twitter, Sportitalia TV journalist Rudy Galetti has broken a promising update on Tottenham Hotspur's chase to sign AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.

The Lowdown: Spurs eye Kessie deal...

It is no secret that Tottenham and manager Antonio Conte hold a firm interest in the Ivory Coast international with reliable sources backing that they are well and truly in the mix.

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Kessie's deal at the San Siro expires in 2022 as things stand with clubs reportedly racing to sign him, either for a cheap January fee or on a pre-contract ahead of a summer switch.

Spurs hold an interest in backing Conte with his signing as managing director Fabio Paratici eyes a move, with Galetti now sharing what he's heard in a promising development.

The Latest: Galetti breaks Kessie update...

Taking to social media, the Italian journalist has broken an update that Tottenham are now 'in the lead' ahead of fellow contenders Paris-Saint Germain and an unnamed Premier League club as they enter pole position.

Galetti also explains that Milan's star asset has a '€8m+€2m' (£6.6m + £1.6m) salary offer on the table from Spurs, with a total wage package equalling £8.2m-per-season.

The Verdict: Promising development...

News that Spurs are leading contenders for Kessie's signature as things stand will come as music to the ears of supporters, especially considering his pedigree in Italy.

The midfield man, called 'extraordinary' by ESPN pundit Nicky Bandini, has thrived going forward in recent seasons despite being a natural defensive anchor in front of the back four.

Following his 13 Serie A strikes last season with five this campaign, Kessie could provide that degree of threat from central midfield and it is clear that, for free, he could be a very astute potential signing.

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