Sources: Tottenham lose out on top target as Kessie agrees deal
Tottenham are set to lose out on top target Franck Kessie as he closes in on a move to Saudi Arabia, sources have told Football Insider.
Ange Postecoglou had been looking at Kessie as a replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg but will have to look for alternative options as the 26-year-old puts the finishing touches on a move to the Saudi Pro League.
The midfielder’s current contract at Barcelona runs until 2026 after joining from AC Milan last summer on a free transfer.
But Kessie is reportedly close to becoming the next European name to make the switch to Saudi and link up with Pro League side Al Ahli.
On Friday (4 August), Football Insider revealed that Hojbjerg is closing in on a surprise move to Atletico Madrid.
The 28-year-old’s current contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, nets him a reported wage of £100,000-a-week, runs until 2025 after he put pen to paper on a five-year deal in 2020.
The midfielder has been a favourite under previous managers Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte and has made 145 appearances for Spurs during his three-year spell in London.
The potential exit of the Denmark international will put further holes in Postecoglou’s midfield.
Rodrigo Bentancur is still out with a serious knee injury whilst 2022 summer arrival Yves Bissouma failed to live up to expectations last term, making just ten league starts and now Posteocoglou is set to lose out on his top midfield target.
In other news, Everton leapfrog West Ham and Tottenham in race to sign defender.