Barcelona ‘enter the race for AC Milan’s Franck Kessie’
Kessie’s future at San Siro is far from certain, though, as his current deal is due to expire next June, and it is believed that he has thus far rejected the chance to pen an extension.
Kessie’s future at San Siro is far from certain, though, as his current deal is due to expire next June, and it is believed that he has thus far rejected the chance to pen an extension.
The Rossoneri are making their return to the Champions League after an eight-year absence, and Klopp believes that the visit of Stefano Pioli‘s side will be “very tough” for both clubs.
Ibrahimovic was expected to be in contention to lead the line at Anfield, but Pioli has revealed that tendon issues will prevent the Swede from returning to English soil.
A recent report claimed that Chelsea had contacted Kessie’s representatives to place a contract on the table, which would be worth significantly more than he currently earns in Milan.
The hosts looked like they would cruise to victory when they were awarded a 14th-minute penalty which would have added to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shot which deflected in off Fikayo Tomori.
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However, the 24-year-old’s contract is due to expire at the end of the current campaign, inevitably leading to widespread interest in his signature.
The Frenchman had been quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19 and was subsequently absent from the squad for the 2-0 defeat to Rangers yesterday but, speaking after the match, Lennon’s said the forward’s lack of fitness means a return for the massive European fixture is very unlikely:
Ironically, it seems Tottenham’s interest in Kessie may be the result of them looking to replace Ndombele, who has made it known to the London club that he wishes to leave.
A 2-0 win over Porto on the penultimate matchday marked Liverpool’s fifth win from five in the 2021-22 group stage – only Ajax and Bayern Munich can also boast a perfect 15-point haul.