Transfer News: Tottenham Hotspur plotting early January move for Manchester United target Franck Kessie
According to The Telegraph [Subscription Required] (h/t SportsMole), Tottenham Hotspur are planning to make an early move for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie in the January transfer window amidst interest from Manchester United. He has attracted a host of attention from various clubs as a result of his current contract situation.
Kessie will become a free agent at the end of the 2021-22 season so he can reach a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs this month. Antonio Conte is keen on bringing additions to the midfield role, which has seen Tottenham consider moving early for the Milan star before the competition heats up next summer.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on the situation, which does make Spurs’ stance sensible. They are ready to put in a sum for the 25-year-old as they attempt to convince the Serie A club to facilitate a move before losing him out on a free transfer.
Man Utd be wary of Spurs!
With not many days before the transfer window closes down this month, it would be challenging for the North London club to persuade the Italian side to part ways with one of their superstars. That is made more difficult since the latter is currently engaged in a battle for the league title.
I Rossoneri are in contention after a long period, so it does not make sense for them to diminish their chances on purpose, even if this is their last chance to cash in on the Ivorian. Despite that, we should just keep an eye out just in case since football has proven time and time again that unpredictable things can happen.
Moreover, we should be trying our cards for the Milan ace in the winter transfer window. Our struggles in midfield have been brought to a newer degree this season after the club failed to address the issue through signings the previous summer. The lack of balance in the squad has been a major obstacle in our pathway to success this term.
The Ivory Coast superstar possesses a perfect blend of attacking qualities and defensive attributes. We lack a player of that sort in our defensive pivot spot, considering how Fred, Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic each have their own deficiencies, which played a part in our current plight.
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The African international might be just what we need to stop the opposition from dominating our midfield. The defensive midfielder’s renowned tackling skills and ability to win one on one duels would give us an advantage in the centre of the pitch. However, the midfielder alone cannot solve our issues, so the management should look towards players of similar quality since there is a lack of natural options.
