Reports suggest that Barcelona are in pole position to land an African star's signature, with a departure from his current club looking imminent.
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Ivory Coast international Franck Kessie is out of contract with AC Milan at the end of the season, and has already informed the Rossoneri that he does not plan on extending his five-year stay at the San Siro.
According to transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Catalan giants have sped up their progress in their attempt to secure the 25-year-old's services as they look to eliminate any threat of other clubs coming in for the midfielder.
The Ivory Coast international's situation in Italy is reportedly also being monitored by Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur.
The Blaugrana will be hoping to take full advantage of the Bosman ruling, with reports suggesting the 26-time LaLiga champions are willing to offer the midfielder €6.5 million (R111 million) a year if he joins them at the Camp Nou.
Kessie, who spent two years on loan at Milan from Atalanta before joining them permanently for €25 million (R430 million) in 2019, has made 163 Serie A appearances and scored 34 league goals to date for the Rossoneri.
After the Ivorian and Milan failed to agree on a new wage structure that satisfied both parties, the defensive midfielder now looks set on a move to Spain.
