The January transfer window is now open, which means the players whose contracts expire in June can sign pre-contracts that kick in next season.
Meaning Tottenham Hotspur can pursue AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessié and according to ESPN, they’re ready to make him a lucrative offer.
The media outlet writes that Spurs hopes that the proposal they want to put on the table can get the 25-year-old to head to north London.
Kessié has failed to agree to an extension because both parties are far apart in the salary discussions. Milan’s latest offer is at €6.5million-a-year, according to ESPN; however, it’s not good enough for the midfielder. Furthermore, the network says Tottenham is ready to surpass that proposal.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is ready to approve a deal for the Ivory Coast international, given there would be no transfer fee involved. Manager Antonio Conte wants to build a spine, and Kessié appears to be the target to fill that role.