Manchester United 'pressing to sign AC Milan's Franck Kessie'

Manchester United are reportedly 'pressing' to sign Franck Kessie, with the Red Devils determined to bring the AC Milan midfielder to Old Trafford in 2022.

The 24-year-old's future remains the subject of much speculation, with his contract at San Siro due to expire next June, and there has still not been an announcement on a fresh deal.

A number of clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, are believed to be interested in signing the Ivory Coast international.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Man United are now firmly in the race for the midfielder, and the 20-time English champions are 'pressing' to bring him to the club.

The Red Devils, as it stands, would be free to discuss a pre-contract with Kessie in January, although they would have to agree a fee with Milan in order to sign him at the start of 2022.

The Ivorian enjoyed an impressive 2020-21 campaign for his Italian side, scoring 14 times and registering six assists in 50 appearances in all competitions.