AS: Real Madrid to repeat Alaba-like transfer with AC Milan star

AC Milan are set lose Franck Kessie on a free transfer with Real Madrid working to secure his signature in advance.

Whichever club ends up signing Franck Kessie will surely make one of the biggest bargains of recent years. What is sure is that AC Milan will suffer a big economic loss from a player that is rated at least 50 million euros.

A number of eyes are following his situation with great interest. Barcelona, PSG, Liverpool, Tottenham and Real Madrid hope to sign Franck Kessie on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Spanish newspaper AS reports that Real Madrid are working to complete a quick deal with the 25-year-old central midfielder. Los Blancos president Florentino Perez plans to repeat what happened with David Alaba last season. Real Madrid also have Tchouameni on their list of targets but the Spanish giants have no intention to meet Monaco’s €80 million asking price.

Real Madrid are aware that other big clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool are interested in Kessie but they are confident about their chances of signing the Ivorian midfielder when they present their offer reports AS. The Spaniards who to close everything in advance to avoid the competition of other clubs.

AC Milan spent a high fee of €32 million to purchase Franck Kessie from Atalanta after a breakthrough season with the Bergamo club. The talented central midfielder has been a key figure for the Rossoneri ever since making over 200 appearances in four years.

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