Liverpool launch ‘very interesting’ Franck Kessie transfer bid with AC Milan star set to leave for free at end of season

LIVERPOOL have launched a 'very interesting' offer for AC Milan star Franck Kessie, according to reports.

The Ivorian's contract at San Siro is set to expire at the end of the season.

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Kessie, 25, looks set to move on - with a host of club's interested.

According to Italian outlet , Jurgen Klopp's side want to jump to the front of the queue.

The Reds lost midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.

Rather than replace the Dutchman, Liverpool have given more minutes to talented youngsters.

On looking to youth, Klopp said: "I think because the team stayed together for a long time now, we maybe lost Gini last year but the majority of the team stayed together and it helps us develop things.

"That’s why when you have a core group that play together for a while, then you can put in younger players as well.

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"Like we did at the beginning of the season with Harvey [Elliott], who was absolutely outstanding and massively impressive in that period.

"When you bring in Curtis [Jones], the way he performs is because we are stable and because of his talent.

"And now Tyler [Morton] is coming in and that’s possible because of how the rest around him works."

Liverpool could move for Kessie to give Klopp a more established option.

But they will likely have to compete with Tottenham to sign the 25-year-old.

Spurs boss Antonio Conte is also in the market for a midfielder in January.

And Milan star Kessie reportedly fits the bill.

He joined the Italian giants, initially on loan, in 2017 and has gone on to make 205 appearances - scoring 35 goals and laying on 16 assists.

Kessie has been named in Ivory Coast's 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Natons alongside the likes of Nicolas Pepe and Wilfried Zaha.

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