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title: "Virals: Liverpool named as ‘admirers’ of AC Milan star Franck Kessie"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-07-22T16:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-07-22T16:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool named as ‘admirers’ of AC Milan star Franck Kessie

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/22/virals-liverpool-weigh-up-move-for-sparta-prague-starlet-adam-hlozek/) are reportedly monitoring AC Milan midfielder [Franck Kessie](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2017/04/10/franck-kessies-agent-says-liverpool-want-sign-client/) as the ace attempts to agree on a new contract in Italy.

The 24-year-old’s representatives are set to meet with Milan in order to discuss a potential new deal after entering the [final 12 months](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/profil/spieler/294808) of an existing contract.

Kessie is currently away with the Ivory Coast at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and scored the winner for the nation in a [2-1 victory](https://www.eurosport.com/football/tokyo-2020/2021/live-ivory-coast-oly.-saudi-arabia-oly._mtc1179006/live.shtml) over Saudi Arabia.

According to a report from [Gazzetta Dello Sport](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/22-07-2021/milan-kessie-rinnovo-contratto-4102947792567.shtml), as cited by [Get Italian Football News](https://twitter.com/_GIFN/status/1418110925261873159) on Twitter, the Reds could look to land the ace in the near future.

> Twitter: Milan midfielder Franck Kessie has attracted attention from Liverpool, as he demands a bonus on his new contract.
>
> https://t.co/5I7KbXcJ2l (@\_GIFN)

Capped on [44 occasions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/nationalmannschaft/spieler/294808/verein_id/3591) at the senior level, Kessie has become a well-established feature at the San Siro – notching up [30 goals and 15 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/294808) in 184 outings.

Previously [described](https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/montella-heaps-praise-on-franck-kessie-as-an-extraordinary/177itqks7rkfc1mnnkq9xxcwn1) as an ‘extraordinary player’ by Vincenzo Montella, the powerful Ivorian enjoyed his most productive season to date last term, [scoring 13 and adding six assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/294808) in 37 Serie A appearances.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Valued at an eye-watering £49.5million ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/marktwertverlauf/spieler/294808)), never has there been a more opportune moment to strike whilst a contract dwindles.

Credited with [expert passing and concentration](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/277269/Show/Franck-Kessi%C3%A9) skills, the Milan star has recently added more attacking prowess to a well-rounded game.

Also boasting an [ultra-impressive injury record](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/franck-kessie/verletzungen/spieler/294808), Kessie could be the ideal Gini Wijnaldum replacement.

Liverpool would be wise to monitor contract negotiations and perhaps swoop at the earliest available opportunity.