Juventus continues its moves to strengthen the team's midfield during the current transfer period, as the Ivorian has placed Franck Kessie among the list of the most prominent names it seeks to sign before the start of the new season.
According to what was reported by the Corriere dello Sport newspaper, the Juventus management is preparing to make an offer extending for three seasons to Kessie, with an annual salary estimated at about 4.5 million euros, in an attempt to convince the player to have a new experience with the Italian club.
Juventus officials believe Kessie's great experience, in addition to his physical strength and technical capabilities, may give the midfield a strong addition, especially in light of the desire of the technical staff to build a more solid and balanced team in preparation for the upcoming competitions.
Despite Juventus's willingness to make an attractive offer, Kessie's position is still the main obstacle to completing the deal, as the player has not made a final decision regarding the possibility of returning to the Italian League during the current Mercato.
At the same time, Juventus' options are not limited to Kessie, as the newspaper revealed that the club is monitoring Also, the Brazilian Andre, a 19-year-old Corinthians player, as one of the young options capable of supporting the midfield in the future.
These moves come within the framework of Juventus’ plan to rebuild its midfield, as the club balances contracting with an experienced player like Kessie, and investing in young talents like Andre.
Kessie remains one of the most prominent names on the Juventus management table, awaiting the player’s final position and the developments that the negotiations may witness. In the coming days, the identity of the new midfielder will be decided.