AS Roma have made an offer for midfielder Franck Kessie in the last few hours, attempting to overtake Juventus in the race for his signature. According to a report by Gianluca Di Marzio for Yahoo Sports, the Giallorossi met with the player's agent, D'Amico, last night at a hotel in Rome.
The capital club, currently top of Serie A with 3 points and 4 goals scored with 0 conceded after just one match, is looking to strengthen its squad. Top scorer Donyell Malen, with 3 goals in 1 appearance, leads a prolific attack. The next fixture is away to Lecce, who are 4th in the table, on August 31st, as shown on our fixtures page.
Why does Roma want Kessie?
Franck Kessie is a target due to his Serie A experience and his past relationship with coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Under his guidance, the Ivorian midfielder made 31 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists. Gasperini would be happy to work with him again, a factor Roma views positively.
The offer presented by the club is for a two-year contract with an option for a third season. These are decisive hours for the player's future, with new contacts made overnight to maintain a direct line. The stated goal is to find a solution today.
What is Juventus's position?
Juventus have been working for days to secure Kessie and have already obtained priority for the signing. Roma's move, however, could force the Bianconeri to reconsider their transfer strategy. One possibility is that Juventus completes the signing of Kessie before a second transfer, which would follow that of Miretti.
National team coach Luciano Spalletti would like to keep the player available, adding another layer of complexity to the negotiations. The competition between the two Italian giants is therefore total.
How would this change Roma's squad?
Kessie's arrival would bolster a midfield that supports an attack already in fine form. With 4 goals scored and a +4 goal difference, Roma shows solidity. Complete data is available on our stats page.
A quality reinforcement like Kessie could be key to maintaining the top spot in the standings and tackling a long season effectively. His physicality and knowledge of the league make him an attractive profile for a team with high ambitions.
What are the next steps?
Everything now depends on the player's decision and the evolution of talks in the coming hours. Roma has put its offer on the table and has shown it wants to play a leading role in this market. The club is working to close the deal quickly, before the next league match. The window of opportunity is narrow, but the Giallorossi management is doing everything to seize it.
