Juventus are pushing to convince Franck Kessie of their project as the Barcelona midfielder ponders a move to Tottenham.
The 26-year-old Ivorian midfielder struggled to truly make a strong impression on Xavi in his debut season, starting just seven league matches, and could leave the club this summer as they work to lower their wage bill.
Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli left the club’s pre-season tour in the United States to accelerate in the transfer market and one of his key targets is Kessie. Talks with the Blaugrana have been ongoing for the last few weeks.
Page nine of today’s Gazzetta dello Sport highlights how Juventus have been in close contact with Kessie in recent days to try and convince him of the project in Turin, aware that he’s currently leaning towards a move to the interested Tottenham.
The Bianconeri are looking to pick up the Ivorian midfielder on a loan deal with a buy option attached, a formula Barcelona are open to.