Juventus Transfer Market: Open Battle with Roma for the Last Signing of the Summer

Transfer battle between Juventus and Roma: the Bianconeri and the Giallorossi are in a race to sign Franck Kessie. The former Atalanta, Milan, and Barcelona midfielder, currently a free agent following his stint in Saudi Arabia, has long been courted by Juventus, who finally made their move in recent days by submitting an offer to the player’s agents. However, the Giallorossi have entered the fray at the last minute, complicating matters.

Juventus, which has just sold Fabio Miretti to Besiktas, has offered the player a two-year contract with an option for a third year worth 3.5 million euros per season, and has made it clear to his agents that it will not raise its offer any further. This is reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. But Roma could make a more lucrative offer, and they can also count on Gian Piero Gasperini, who helped launch Kessie’s career at the highest level in Bergamo and can offer the player a stage on the Champions League stage. The Ivorian international will make his decision in the coming days.

The departure of Fabio Miretti—who is on the verge of joining Besiktas on a paid loan with an option to buy for a deal worth approximately 15 million euros—has freed up valuable space in midfield. This follows the earlier termination of Arthur’s contract. Despite overtures from Al-Ittihad—which had offered a two-year contract worth approximately 10 million euros per season—Kessie has expressed a firm desire to return to Serie A, refusing to remain in Saudi Arabia.

Roma is targeting Kessié to strengthen its midfield, which could soon lose El Aynaoui: the Moroccan international, deemed expendable by the Roman club, has received several inquiries and expressions of interest from English and Arab clubs. Saudi clubs are reportedly the main suitors for the player, ready to meet the €35 million asking price set by the Giallorossi.