Tottenham ‘in talks to sign Franck Kessie on free transfer as they offer AC Milan midfielder £132k a week’
TOTTENHAM are in talks to sign Franck Kessie on a free transfer, according to reports.
The AC Milan midfielder's contract at the San Siro expires next summer.
And according to , Spurs wasted no time in approaching his representatives to try and secure a move when he becomes a free agent.
It is understood sporting director Fabio Paratici has already held a meeting with Kessie's agent Ataganga.
The report adds a five-year contract was offered worth £6.9million per season - or £132,000 per week.
Jacobone adds Ataganga would also receive a significant commission, too.
Kessie, 24, has been a key player in the Milan midfield since joining from Atalanta, initially on loan in 2017 and then permanently two years later.
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The 48-cap Ivory Coast international boasts 184 appearances for the Rossoneri, scoring 30 goals.
Kessie could prove to be a replacement for Tanguy Ndombele under Nuno Espirito Santo.
The record signing's future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains in doubt.
After being left out of the entirety of pre-season, he did not feature in the matchday squads for the wins over Manchester City or Wolves.
Spurs have already brought in Bryan Gil and Cristian Romero this summer - as well as goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini.
Crucially, as things stand, Harry Kane remains a Tottenham player despite Manchester City's desperation to land the England captain.
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