Newcastle United are one of the clubs in the mix to sign Franck Kessié, whose contract with AC Milan expires in June.
Earlier on Thursday, we relayed news from Italy the Magpies are among the solutions for the 25-year-old.
Stefano Pioli has admitted the midfielder’s situatuion is not positive for the club, especially when they are involved in the title race [currently leading the table] and have a chance to win the Coppa Italia.
Tuttosport state the manager is of the belief leaving the Ivory Coast international in the stands ‘wouldn’t do any good’ and the Serie A side must ensure the player ‘unleashes the best’ in the coming months, before they part ways.
It’s claimed ‘there are no margins for negotiations’, meaning a transfer looks certain after this campaign.
Kessié’s agent, George Atangana, ‘wants to monetise’ as much as possible from his client’s transfer and help the player land an ‘important contract’ of his career.
When discussing suitors, Inter Milan and Juventus are mentioned. However, the ‘main sirens come from abroad’, where Eddie Howe’s side are in the picture.
Tuttosport state it is ‘impossible to ignore’ Newcastle in the chase for Kessié’s signature.
