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Juventus are said to be interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie this summer.
The Ivorian midfielder only joined Barcelona last summer as a free agent after leaving AC Milan. He has started just 16 matches across competitions under Xavi Hernandez out of a total of 43 appearances. He contributed three goals and three assists.
As quoted by the expert Fabricius RomanCasey is now one of Juventus’ priority targets this summer. They are due to make a move for it next week.
according Gazzetta dello Sport, the Bianconeri are awaiting the sale of Paul Pogba to make an official offer to buy Casey. Coach Massimiliano Allegri is keen on the Ivorian midfielder as he prepares for the 2023-24 season.
Kessie also has good experience playing in the Italian league, having made 204 league appearances for teams like AC Milan and Atalanta. He scored 41 goals and provided 16 assists in the Italian League.
Barcelona are looking for a fee of around €15m for the Ivory Coast international, which Juventus should be willing to pay.
Casey is also attracting interest from Saudi Arabia. A potential move to the country could allow the Blaugrana to collect larger fees.
Regardless, Barcelona are looking for ways with Kessie and Clement Lenglet to raise some money and free up their pay bill.
The former Barcelona midfielder is close to returning to the club
according sportsBarcelona is on the verge of signing Girona midfielder Auriol Romeo this summer.
The Spanish midfielder came through Barcelona’s youth system before moving to Chelsea in 2011. He spent four years with the Blues before moving to Southampton in 2015. He made 256 appearances for the Saints and joined Girona last summer.
With Sergio Busquets and possibly the departure of Frank Kessie, Barcelona coach Xavi is looking to bolster his midfield this summer. They have already signed Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City and are now on the verge of signing Romeo.
Xavi also admitted that while the club needs to sign midfielders, they have to be smart about the market due to financial problems.
Xavi said, “We need to strengthen (at the base) in midfield but we are in a difficult situation (financially). We don’t have the privilege of being able to sign whoever we want, so we have to adapt.” via Forbes).
Romeo, 31, would cost around €8m, with his contract with Girona expiring in 2025, but the Blaugrana will try to negotiate it further.
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