Barcelona close to an agreement with Serie A midfielder

If the latest report from SPORT is to be believed, Barcelona are inching close towards reaching an agreement with AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie over a Bosman move in the summer.

The Ivory Coast international is in the final few months of his contract with the Rossoneri and has made a decision to not renew his deal. The €5 million per season offer that Milan put forth was deemed unacceptable by the player, leading to the speculations of an exit.

It has led to a lot of clubs across Europe scurrying to secure his services on a free transfer. Barcelona are among the clubs interested in the 25-year-old and have been negotiating with his representatives to work out an agreement for months.

There has been plenty of interest from clubs in the Premier League as well, but only two teams – Arsenal and Everton are believed to have made proposals, which Kessie has found unsatisfactory.

The midfielder is keen on sorting out his future at the earliest possible, leading to talks intensifying with Barcelona recently. And as per the report, the ex-Atalanta ace and the Blaugrana are getting closer and closer to finalising an agreement.

Since joining AC Milan in 2017, Kessie has been one of the best midfielders in Serie A, impressing with his all-round abilities. The Ivorian has also added goals to his game over the past 18 months, having netted 13 times last season, while scoring six in 2021/22.

A robust presence in the middle of the park, Kessie adds a lot of value with his ball-winning and ball-carrying capabilities. Signing a talent of his qualities on a Bosman deal would be a coup for any club.

While Barcelona already have plenty of options in midfield, the AC Milan superstar will add a different flavour and dynamic to the squad. It remains to be seen if they are able to close out a deal at the earliest possible.