A SURPRISE TURN IN KESSIE’S FOOTBALL TRAVELS
In an unexpected development, Liverpool FC is prepared to take advantage of Barcelona’s financial limitations by making a bid for their injured midfielder Franck Kessie. Despite his success at AC Milan, the Ivorian has had trouble breaking into Xavi’s squad, which may present a window of opportunity for the Merseyside club.
TROUBLES IN BARCELONA AND KESSIE’S STINT
Kessie has struggled to make an impact at Nou Camp after joining LaLiga winners Barcelona in July 2022. The brilliant 26-year-old hasn’t exactly been a key player in Xavi’s team, despite Barcelona’s league dominance.
In order to raise money in light of their dire financial circumstances, the Catalan club is apparently looking into selling Kessie, according to SPORT.
A CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL IN THE MIDFIELD TRANSFORMATION
Following a disappointing fifth-place Premier League finish in the last campaign, Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are planning to implement a thorough midfield revolution. Kessie emerges as an attractive option in Klopp’s midfield reshaping approach because to his outstanding Serie A career, during which he made 39 appearances and scored seven goals for AC Milan.
According to SPORT, Liverpool is getting ready to make a £30m (€35m) offer, which may help the Ivorian reclaim his previous glory and strengthen their midfield.
RIVAL CLUB FOR KESSIE IN THE FRAY
But there is competition for Kessie’s signature from other parties as well. Tottenham Hotspur has apparently been in contact with Barcelona to negotiate a potential transfer for the midfielder as they have also expressed interest in him. Kessie has also been linked with Inter Milan of Serie A, but it may be Liverpool’s real offer that entices the Ivorian to Anfield.
BARCELONA’S FINANCIAL PREDICAMENT’S IMPLICATIONS
Barcelona’s willingness to let Kessie depart is rooted in their current economic predicament. Given the club’s massive debt of €1.5 billion (£1.33 billion) and the need to fund an additional £177m (€200m) for player signings this summer, Kessie’s exit seems unavoidable and essential for the organization.
As the transfer market develops, it becomes more and more likely that Franck Kessie will leave Barcelona in the near future. Liverpool might be the team to jumpstart his career and provide dynamism to their midfield lineup.
