North London outfit Arsenal are seriously in the summer transfer market to replace Wales international Aaron Ramsey who is on his way out of the club to join Italian Serie A outfit Juventus. A number of names have been linked which makes the search for the former Cardiff City midfielder unending. Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie is the latest to be linked to taking over from Aaron Ramsey. Pundits have therefore opined that the search for Aaron Ramsey should end with Franck Kessie as he has been tipped to make good success at the club. Why Man United might lose out of race to sign Adrien Rabiot Sarri To Sign €7m 3-Year Deal At Juventus Man United target makes decision to leave club Arsenal have been told that AC Milan are … [Read more...]
Chelsea Loanee Apologises For Unsporting Behaviour During Lazio Game
AC Milan Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has apologised for his unsporting behaviour towards Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi during the Italian Serie A game between the two teams on Saturday night. Seven-time European champions AC Milan boosted their hopes of securing a return to Champions League football via a top-four league finish with a 1-0 home win over Lazio. Bakayoko is on a season-long loan deal at AC Milan from West London giants Chelsea and he played the entire duration of the match for the Rossoneri. Ivorian international Franck Kessie scored the only goal of the game from the spot to give AC Milan three points. Roberto Firmino and wife gives an update on his injury The former Atalanta player scored a 79th-minute penalty to lift AC Milan above … [Read more...]
Arsenal encouraged in pursuit of Serie A target
North London outfit Arsenal have been encouraged in their pursuit of Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan star Franck Kessie as they are reported to be willing to cash in on him for other transfer deals. AC Milan needs to make the signature of Chelsea player Tiemoue Bakayoko permanent at the San Siro as he is currently on a loan deal which is the reason why they seek to have Franck Kessie sold to any club that is ready to meet with his asking price. Arsenal fans want to know how Aubameyang was treated in Gabon The North London outfit have been linked with the star player as they hope to have him as a replacement for Wales international Aaron Ramsey who is already on his way out of the club to join the Italian Serie A champions Juventus at the end of the season … [Read more...]
Two players are latest to be linked as Ramsey’s replacement
AC Milan star Franck Kessie and Cagliari’s Nicolo Berella have both been linked as a possible replacement for departing Arsenal star and Wales international Aaron Ramsey. The North London outfit have been on the radar of the two stars since the last January winter transfer window and there are indications that they will now be available in the coming summer transfer window. Franck Kessie has got an issue with his club and there are suggestions that he is now unhappy and could be seeking a way out in the coming summer window. Roma Eyeing Summer Move For Chelsea Manager Also, Nicolo Berella has been tipped to be the next Cesc Fabregas because of his high-quality passes which come along with creativity. The North London outfit have been confirmed to be … [Read more...]
Arsenal on standby as target falls out with club
Arsenal have been linked with the signature of Franck Kessie for a long period of time, and this could be the time to land him at the Emirates Stadium after claims that he has fallen out with the Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan. Franck Kessie is reported to have had an outburst with his teammate Lucas Biglia and has been fined by the club. Both were reported to have exchanged words on the bench as they were defeated by their San Siro rivals. It was claimed that Lucas Biglia made a remark to Franck Kessie which angered him leading him to react by Approaching the Argentine but the situation was saved by the teammates. Why no other candidate is available for United job Suggestions are that the North London outfit could take advantage of the situation and … [Read more...]
Arsenal Join Chelsea In Race To Sign €32m Italy-based Midfielder
One-time Champions League finalists Arsenal have joined London rivals Chelsea in the race to sign AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie according to various media reports. Caughtoffside claim that the Gunners want to sign the talented Ivorian international midfielder when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Franck Kessie signed for seven-time European champions AC Milan in the summer of 2017 from fellow Italian top flight side Atalanta. The Rossoneri paid €32m to secure his transfer from Atalanta with the player putting pen to paper on a four-year deal until the end of the 2020/21 season. Aubameyang hints of this big star on his way to Arsenal Since his transfer, the 22-year-old has played 58 times for AC Milan in the Premier League. He had a … [Read more...]
How PSG Plan To Scupper Chelsea’s Summer Move For Serie A Star
West London giants Chelsea have been rocked by the transfer news that French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) have entered the race to sign Franck Kessie from AC Milan in the summer. Italian media outlet Calciomercato claim that the French capital club wants to sign the Ivorian international player as they attempt to bolster their midfield in the summer. Chelsea are also keen to sign Kessie with earlier reports claiming that the Blues would be open to a swap deal involving loanee Tiemoue Bakayoko. Why it has been a quiet transfer window for United French midfielder Bakayoko is on a season-long loan at Italian Serie A giants AC Milan from Chelsea after the 24-year-old joined the Rossoneri at the start of this season. Tiemoue Bakayoko has … [Read more...]
Can Arsenal challenge Chelsea, Tottenham and PSG for £40m-rated player?
Arsenal’s ability to challenge Chelsea, Tottenham and Paris Saint Germain for Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan star Franck Kessie is being reviewed. The Italian news outlet reports that Franck Kessie was first followed by West London side Chelsea before Tottenham and PSG came into the scene to seek for his availability. However, The North London outfit have now joined the race and it is now looking unclear who will win the race for his signature. Arsenal, Inter Milan preparing January move for versatile defender It is important to note that Franck Kessie is one of the important players in the Gennaro Gattuso team and the Italian boss is not willing to lose him which will make it a tough one for the suitors to land. Suggestions are that none of the … [Read more...]
AC Milan Convince Serie A Powerhouse To Snub Manchester United
AC Milan has moved ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea in pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, according to reports in Italy. The 20-year-old midfielder has been regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the Serie A, drawing interest from several clubs in Europe who are trying to tempt him out of Atalanta. A host of Premier League clubs have been credited for his interest with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United understood to be ahead in his pursuit. The Blues were said to have failed in their bid to sign Franck Kessie during the last January transfer window with suggestions that they will return for the midfielder this summer while Manchester United boss Jose Mourino is also keen on adding steel to his current midfield … [Read more...]
Chelsea Move Ahead Of Manchester United To Sign Serie A Powerhouse
Chelsea have moved ahead of their league rivals in pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie according to reports in Italy. The Ivorien star has been linked with a move to the Premier League since January transfer window, with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool believed to be competing with Chelsea over his signature next season. Kessie has been an impressive performer for Atalanta this season, helping them to the fifth spot on the Serie A table, sparking major interest from clubs in Europe and it appears Chelsea have moved ahead of their rivals in the pursuit following reports that the player's agent has met with the Blues over a potential summer deal. Reports in Corriere della Sera claims that Kessie might be joining Chelsea after his … [Read more...]
Agent Confirms Chelsea Target Might Move Elsewhere Next Summer
Atalanta midfielder and Chelsea target Franck Kessie might move elsewhere due to tense competition for his signature, according to his agent George Atangana. The Ivorian ace has continually drawn transfer interest from a number of top clubs in Europe due to his consistent displays in the Italian Serie A with Atalanta. Chelsea were believed to be keen on signing him during the last January transfer window as he viewed as potential replacements for Mikel and Oscar who left the Stamford Bridge in favour of a move to China. His agent has now claimed Kessi might move elsewhere, and even hinted at a move to Roma for the 22-year-old midfielder, he told RAI Sport: ‘Franck is close to many clubs and close to none, ‘I must admit that Roma have the advantage for … [Read more...]
Chelsea Brilliant Target Agrees Deal To Join Serie A Giants
Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie has reportedly agreed a deal to join Roma next summer. The Ivorian midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League due to his impressive form with Atalanta in the Serie A, helping them to the sixth position in the League. Chelsea were leading in the pursuit of the 22-year-old as Antonio Conte is regarded as a keen admirer of the midfielder and views him as potential cover for his midfield. Reports in Corriere dello Sport claim that Roma have sealed a deal worth £20million plus add-ons that will see Kessie move to the club next summer. Manchester United were also believed to be vying for his signature but if the new reports are anything to go by the Ivorian midfielder will not be coming to England … [Read more...]
Chelsea To Pay £12m For Andrea Conti This Month
Chelsea have been asked to shell out £12 million to Atalanta defender Andrea Conti for a potential move this month. The 22-year-old has been monitored by the Blues for quite a while and could move for him but will have rival La Liga side, Sevilla for his signature. Reports in Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the Blues will have to pay £12 million to sign Conti despite interest from Sevilla. However, Atalanta is believed to be considering offering the defender a new contract with a big buyout clause to fend off suitors. The Blues could launch a bid for Conti before the end of the current transfer window as they continue to look for cover in the midfield to replace Mikel Obi and Oscar who left the Stamford Bridge for the Far East earlier … [Read more...]
Official Reports – Atalanta Reject Chelsea £21m Bid For Franck Kessie
Chelsea have had a £21million bid rejected by Atalanta for transfer target Franck Kessie. The Blues have been chasing the Ivorien midfielder among a host of clubs in Europe after his agent confirmed that Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool are all chasing Kessie. The 20-year-old midfielder was part of the Cote d'ivoire team that crashed out of the African Cup of Nations in Gabon but Chelsea have continued their efforts to bring him to the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Sky Italia have it that Atalanta have rejected the Blues' approach for the midfielder, turning down a £21million bid for Kessie. The report also claim that the Serie A side is holding out till summer with suggestions that his value will increase as they also … [Read more...]
PSG Set To Hijack Chelsea Bid For Top Conte Target
Paris Saint Germain are reportedly entered race to sign Atalantamidfielder Franck Kessie. The Ivorian midfielder is currently on Nations Cup duties in Gabon but has continued to attract interest from European clubs due to his impressive performances for his club, Atalanta in the Serie A. The likes of Chelsea and Manchester United were believed to be ahead in the race to sign the 20-year-old box-to-box midfielder but the French Champions have now joined the pursuit. Reports in the La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that PSG have offered Atalanta an opening bid of around €25m which was said to have rejected by the Serie A side as they will not allow him leave on for a cheap. There were reports that the Italian side turned down a €18 million bid from Everton with … [Read more...]
Liverpool Hijack Chelsea’s Target,Ready To Splash Big On This Top Class Midfielder
Liverpool have sent scouts to monitor Franck Kessie at the African Cup of Nations over a possible move, according to reports in Italy. Reliable reports have it that the Atalanta midfielder was reported to be in talks with Chelsea over a move to the club in January or summer due to the Nations Cup after seeing a £22 million bid rejected. Kessie has been a key figure for the Serie A side, and has attracted the attentions of several big clubs in Europe. The Reds are reportedly set to pay a fee around £35 million for the Ivorian which might also force the hands of Chelsea who have cooled down their interest in the midfielder, preparing to move for him in the next summer transfer window. Kessie is currently on Nations Cup duties with Ivory Coast in Gabon, … [Read more...]
Report: Agent Confirms Talks With Chelsea Over Brilliant Midfielder With Superb Pace
Chelsea have started talks to sign Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie this January, according to his agent. The 20-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Stamford Bridge with reports of interest from Manchester United. Kessie has had an excellent season in the Serie A so far, scoring seven goals in all competition already. Blues manager Antonio Conte is believed to be avid admirer of the Ivorien youngster after trying to sign him during his days as Juventus boss. His agent George Atangana has now revealed he is talks with Chelsea over a possible transfer, but also admitted there is a lot of interest from the Premier League clubs. ‘Chelsea are very interested and it is a great club but we must take our time to consider all the … [Read more...]
Good News: Chelsea Are Favorites To Sign Rock-solid Box-to-box Player
EPL leaders Chelsea seek to sign a new midfielder and a handful of classic players are already linked with a move to the club. Few days back, Daily Mail claimed that the English Premier League title leaders are preparing a move to sign Frenchman Bakayako. It was additionally added that Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie is also targeted. Recently however, Tutto Mercato Web said that the blues are favorites to sign Kessie. The Italian source insisted the Stamford Bridge club already have their hands on the young midfielder. Franck Kessie is a 20-year old versatile midfielder who can play effectively both as a central midfielder and as a defensive midfielder. This season so far, he has scored 7 times and provided 2 assists for Atlanta. If Chelsea wants him … [Read more...]
Chelsea In Talks To Nick Powerful Box-to-box midfielder Ahead Of Man United
Chelsea are believed to be in talks with Atlanta to sign Franck Kessie, according to reliable reports. The Ivorian midfielder has been at the centre of transfer battle between Chelsea and Manchester United as both sides aim to bring in reinforcements into their sides in the winter transfer window. His agent George Atagana recently revealed: “We have a lot of interest from the Premier League. Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal. “I cannot say at this stage how much he will cost but we are talking about one of the best young players in the world. “But for us the most important thing is that the technical project is the right one for him. “Franck is very, young so we have to be very careful about his development.” Sky … [Read more...]
Agent Opens Up On Chelsea’s Interest In Franck Kessie
Agent of Franck Kessie, George Atangana has opened up on Chelsea's interest in the Ivorian midfielder. The Blues are keen to sign the 20-year-old midfielder in the January transfer window but could find themselves in a bidding war after his agent, Atagana confirmed that a host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Kessie. He said: "We have a lot of interest from the Premier League -- Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal, "I cannot say at this stage how much he will cost, but we are talking about one of the best young players in the world. But for us the most important thing is that the technical project is the right one for him. "Chelsea are very interested and it is a great club, but we must take our time to … [Read more...]
Chelsea Launch £21.3m Surprise bid For Serie A Box-To-Box Midfielder
The Blues have made a £21.3 million bid to sign Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie. Reports in France claim that Chelsea are seriously in for the 20-year-old midfielder who already had talks with Manchester United last week, as Conte look to bring in reinforcements in squad after losing Oscar to China, while Mikel is also keen on leaving the Bridge in January. Kessie has been a key figure for his side who currently sit sixth in the Serie A, scoring six goals for Atlanta in 16 league matches so far this season. The 20-year-old box-to-box midfielder has been monitored by a host of clubs due to his strong and effective displays in the Serie A which has seen his club climb within Champions League qualification spot. According to France Football, Chelsea are … [Read more...]
Chelsea Hijacks Liverpool Move For Franck Kessie
Chelsea are set to sign Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie ahead of Liverpool, according to reports in Italy. The 19-year-old midfielder looks to be on his way to Stamford Bridge following reports in the Corriere dello Sport that the player's agent, Georges Atangana met with Chelsea officials this week to thrash details of a potential move to London in January. Liverpool are said to be interested in signing the midfielder but it appears the Blues are ready to nick the midfielder in the next transfer window. The Ivorian star has been an integral part of Atalanta squad this season, as they sit sixth in the Serie A, scoring five goals in 11 appearances this season. However, Kessie is set to feature for Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations next month and … [Read more...]