Juventus is intensifying its efforts to secure the signing of Franck Kessie from Barcelona as soon as possible.
The Italian club has been interested in the Ivory Coast international for a while, and the negotiations have now gained momentum.
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SurgeZirc NG learned that Kessie has expressed his preference to continue at Barcelona and even traveled to the United States with the team for their pre-season.
However, he is aware of his options in both the Saudi Arabian League and Serie A, and he was expected to make a final decision after the pre-season.
However, the situation has taken a significant turn. Juventus is now pushing for a meeting with Barcelona in the USA in the coming hours to finalize the signing.
Manager Massimiliano Allegri sees Kessie as a crucial addition to his project and wants to secure the midfielder’s services.
Initially, Juventus prioritized a loan deal, but they are now open to a permanent transfer and may pay the fee in installments.
Barcelona is asking for €15 million for Kessie, but Juventus’ financial situation may impact their decision to meet that figure.
The onus is now on Juventus to convince Kessie to join their project. They plan to match his contract at Barcelona and guarantee him a starting role in the team.
To create space on the roster for Kessie, Juventus has already seen the departure of Arthur Melo.
For Barcelona, Kessie’s departure could facilitate the arrival of players like Bernardo Silva or Joao Felix to Xavi’s setup.
However, they may also have to consider selling players like Raphinha or Ferran Torres to manage their financial needs.
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An intriguing option for Barcelona is a swap deal involving Federico Chiesa and Kessie.
However, given Chiesa’s higher market value, Barcelona might need to pay an additional sum to make this operation happen.
