Franck Kessie pursued by Juventus and Besiktas as transfer talks progress

Juventus is re‑evaluating a midfield signing for Franck Kessie, proposing a three‑year deal worth about €4.5 million per season. The club says a new offer will depend on the Ivorian reducing his wage demands and on freeing up space by moving players such as Teun Koopmeiners after the summer window.

In Turkey, Besiktas also has Kessie on its shortlist, but the move is linked to the possible sale of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to Saudi side Al Diriyah. Al Diriyah’s initial €7 million offer for Ndidi was rejected, though the Saudi club may raise its bid, which would enable Besiktas to complete the Kessie deal.