Chelsea’s attempts to sign Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie appear to be progressing nicely, with the rumours in the press gradually going from “links” to more concrete facts.
In fact France Football have today stuck their neck out and claimed that we’ve made an actual bid of around £21m for the midfielder. It’s encouraging news, especially given the increasing hype around the dynamic midfielder which only grows week on week as he puts in further impressive performances. Juventus are also watching Kessie and Jose Mourinho is apparently interested in bringing him to Manchester too.
One potential issue is this January’s Africa Cup of Nations, where Kessie will be representing the Ivory Coast. France Football insist this won’t hinder his transfer however, and if it’s true that Chelsea are indeed already making bids for him, there’s no reason we wouldn’t be able to wrap a deal up before the tournament in Gabon starts.
