TURIN – Juventus is pushing ahead with Franck Kessie and is trying to close the deal before Roma's involvement could change the balance of the negotiations. In the last few hours, the Bianconeri have intensified contact with the Ivorian midfielder and his entourage, with Luciano Spalletti and Frederic Massara reportedly making personal contact.
Roma's interest and the offer the Giallorossi presented to the former AC Milan midfielder's agent have pushed Juventus to increase their pressure.
The Juventus management wants to avoid an auction and aims to quickly reach an agreement to bring Kessie to Continassa.
Spalletti calls Kessie
The most significant signal comes from direct contacts in the last few hours. Spalletti reportedly spoke personally with Kessie, explaining to him the role he could have in the new Juventus and confirming their desire to have him at their disposal.
Massara also reportedly intensified relations with the Ivorian's entourage to try to finalize the financial aspects of the deal.
Juventus believe they are back at the forefront and are now aiming to capitalise on their advantage. News is expected in the next few hours, with the Bianconeri considering the goal closer than in recent days.
However, Roma remains in the background, intent on making a concrete entry into the race for the midfielder.
Miretti to Besiktas, a done deal
Meanwhile, another outgoing operation has been defined. Fabio Miretti leaves Juventus and moves to Besiktas.
The midfielder will arrive in Istanbul with the formula of loan with right of redemption.
Miretti is ready to leave Turin for Turkey. He'll undergo a medical on Saturday and, once completed, sign a contract with Besiktas.
The young Italian midfielder will thus begin a new experience on the Bosphorus, while Juventus continues to work on redesigning Spalletti's midfield.
With Miretti leaving and the pressure on Kessie becoming more intense, The next few hours could be decisive for the Juventus midfield.
