Juventus: Kessie remains the priority, watch out for competition from

Why it matters

Franck Kessie's transfer to Juventus is crucial to strengthening their midfield, an area that needs reinforcements to compete at the highest level in Serie A. However, financial hurdles and the need to sell players before making purchases complicate the situation. Juventus must act quickly to prevent competition, particularly from Roma, from intensifying.

Context

Franck Kessie, currently at Al Ahli, is seen as a major asset for Juventus, who are looking to strengthen their midfield. Discussions between Turin management and Kessie's entourage continue, but the distance between the offer and the player's expectations remains a significant obstacle.

Key points

• Juventus: Kessie remains the priority, watch out for competition from there.
• Juventus keeps Franck Kessie at the top of its midfield list, but the operation stumbles over salaries and the need for sales.
• Juventus, Kessie remained the priority: attention to the competition of Roma.

Juventus continues its midfield transfer window and has placed Franck Kessie, currently at Al Ahli, at the top of its priorities. According to our information from the initial file, contacts between the Turin management and the Ivorian's entourage have continued for several weeks, a sign of a real desire on the part of Juve to strengthen its median.

However, the operation is not simple. The main obstacle is salary: the first offer made by Juventus – an annual salary of 3.5 million euros – was reportedly refused by the player. The Italian club would be ready to go up to 4.5 million per season, adding a signing bonus equivalent to a year's salary, but a gap still remains between the offer and the player's expectations. This hiatus weighs on Juventus' ability to conclude quickly.

Another major constraint: departures must precede any recruitment. The Bianconera management is considering a reduction in the midstream sector and several elements are likely to be sold to free up salary and budgetary margins. Without outgoing movements, the club will have difficulty freeing up the space necessary to accommodate Kessie.

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While Juventus urgently works on this balance between purchases and sales, competition is strengthening. Roma is carefully monitoring the situation and could try to intervene in the matter if a tournament of internal causes leads to the departure of Manu Koné. Furthermore, Saudi clubs also remain on the lookout, which makes things a little more complicated for the Turinese.

Faced with these uncertainties, Juventus is multiplying alternative avenues. The club notably follows André, Corinthians midfielder, also tracked by Fenerbahçe. The Brazilian club would demand around 18 million euros plus 4 million bonuses to let go of their player, a price which places this choice among the serious but expensive options.

In summary, Franck Kessie remains the market priority for Juventus, but between salary negotiations, the need for sales and competition (Roma and Saudi clubs), the file remains open and far from being closed. The next few weeks will be decisive in knowing whether the Old Lady will manage to complete this reinforcement desired to densify its environment.

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The rest

Juventus must first resolve their payroll problems by selling off certain players before they can finalize the arrival of Kessie. If departures materialize, the club could then make a new offer for the midfielder. At the same time, Roma could intervene in this matter, especially if Manu Koné leaves the club, which could encourage Kessie to consider other options in Serie A.

Frequently asked questions

What's going on with Franck Kessie and Juventus?

Juventus have placed Franck Kessie at the top of their priorities to strengthen their midfield, but complex negotiations are underway.

Who confirmed Juventus' interest in Kessie?

The information comes from sources close to the matter, indicating that Juventus management has been in contact with Kessie's entourage for several weeks.

Why should Juventus act now for Kessie?

Juventus must act quickly due to increasing competition, notably from Roma and other clubs, as well as the need to free up salary space to accommodate Kessie.

What changes should Juventus make before signing Kessie?

Juventus plans to sell several players to lighten its midfield sector and free up the salary margins necessary to recruit Kessie.

What is the salary situation in

be Kessie and Juventus?

Juventus' first offer of 3.5 million euros per year was refused by Kessie, and the club are ready to increase the offer to 4.5 million, but a gap remains between the offer and the player's expectations.

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