Tottenham insider John Wenham believes the club could seal the signing of AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie in a number of days, Football Insider report.
The Lowdown: Talks at an advanced stage
Managing director at Spurs Fabio Paratici has been linked with a move for Kessie for a number of months now.
The Ivorian, capable of playing as a central or defensive midfielder, has just six months remaining on his AC Milan contract.
That means Tottenham will have the chance to seal pre-contract terms in the January transfer window, with The Daily Express reporting in recent days that talks are at an advanced stage.
Arsenal and Manchester United are also keen, but it’s believed Antonio Conte’s side are at the front of the queue for the 25-year-old’s signature.
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The Latest: Wenham’s comments
Spurs insider Wenham was talking to Football Insider in a story on Thursday evening regarding Kessie.
He feels that a move could be finalised in ‘days’, labelling Paratici as a ‘specialist’.
“The Franck Kessie stuff is still going on.
“The opportunity to get him on a pre-contract is coming up in a few days and I think that’s one to keep an eye on.
“I’ve mentioned before about Paratici’s links with Serie A and how he is a specialist at getting these deals done.
“That one would not surprise me. There are reportedly a lot of clubs interested in him.
“But now we have the pulling power of Antonio Conte, which could give us an edge.”
The Verdict: Brilliant…
Should Spurs land Kessie on a pre-contract agreement over the coming days, it could turn out to be an excellent piece of business both in the short and long term, with Paratici then able to look at immediate January additions.
Tottenham would be getting a £43.2m-rated midfielder seemingly in his prime for nothing, with Kessie bringing a wealth of international and European experience to north London.
There could also be a number of midfield departures at Spurs over the next few weeks, with Dele Alli and Giovani Lo Celso linked with exits. Should the pair move on, that would leave Conte with just four senior midfield options, so bringing in Kessie would help bolster the numbers in the middle of the pitch.
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