West Ham join Chelsea and Arsenal in transfer hunt for £50m AC Milan star Franck Kessie
Midfield powerhouse is a wanted man after being targeted by Wolves last summer
WEST HAM have reportedly joined Chelsea and Arsenal in the race for AC Milan star Franck Kessie.
claims the midfielder could be heading to England this summer in a deal worth over £50million.
It’s said that West Ham are hoping to lure Kessie to East London as Manuel Pellegrini looks to bolster his options in the centre of the park.
Wolves apparently came close to a £35m deal for the Ivory Coast international last year.
And West Ham are quietly confident they can get a move over the line despite their lack of European football.
However, capital rivals Chelsea and Arsenal are said to be interested in the AC Milan ace as well.
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The Blues are apparently hoping to swap flop Tiemoue Bakayoko for Kessie, with the Frenchman currently on loan at the San Siro.
While Arsenal need to replace Juventus-bound Aaron Ramsey.
Tottenham are also believed to be keeping an eye on Kessie’s situation.
But West Ham could now be in pole position for his signature, with Milan’s battle for a Champions League spot also set to play a huge role in Kessie’s future.