Tottenham transfer news: Conte and Paratici now facing huge Franck Kessie problem | OneFootball

Several clubs across Europe and in the Premier League are interested in signing Tottenham target Franck Kessie this summer, says transfer insider Pete O’Rourke.

The AC Milan midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season and is thought to be high on Antonio Conte’s list, but it looks like the north London outfit could face a lot of competition for his signature.

What is the latest news involving Kessie?

Italian journalist Luca Marchetti (via Milan News) recently reported that Milan will continue to try to renew Kessie’s contract amid interest from English teams and Paris Saint-Germain.

One of those English teams is likely to include Tottenham, with La Gazzetta dello Sport one outlet to claim that the 25-year-old is a target for Conte.

They reported back in November that the Spurs manager wanted to sign both Kessie and Dusan Vlahovic before his transfer to Juventus.

Following his move to the Allianz Stadium, Vlahovic is no longer on the table, but Kessie still very much looks like a possibility given his contract situation at the San Siro.

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What has O’Rourke said about Kessie to Tottenham?

O’Rourke, though, has told GIVEMESPORT that Conte and Fabio Paratici will have to beat off a lot of competition if they are to sign Kessie this summer.

Speaking to GMS, the football journalist said: “He’s not just a Spurs target. Several clubs across Europe and the Premier League are interested in Kessie, so he probably will have his pick of clubs if he doesn’t sign a new deal at AC Milan.”

Can Tottenham sign Kessie?

Kessie has been one of Milan’s star performers this season, so it is no surprise to hear that several clubs are interested in him.

On WhoScored, he is the third highest-rated player in Stefano Pioli’s squad, ranking behind only Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Rafael Leao.

Ultimately, as O’Rourke stated, the £43.2m-rated Ivory Coast international is certainly going to have his pick of teams. However, you can imagine him wanting to play under Conte, who has such a high reputation in Italian football.

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Speaking following his move from Italy to Tottenham, former Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur recently told Spurs’ official club website: “I am looking forward to learning from Antonio Conte – I think he’s a great coach, he wants to win and gets 150 per cent out of his players.

“I think he’ll make me improve even more, both mentally and as a player. I like that, and it’s a big motivation for me.”

You would not rule anything out, especially with Milan not giving up hope on Kessie signing an extension, but seeing the former Atalanta man in a Tottenham shirt come next season seems possible.