Franck Kessié

[Captain Ahmed 528]

Franck Kessié(Atalanta)

My Description:Underrated and Complete Midfielder

Position:Defensive Midfield,Central Midfield,Centre-Back

Foot:right

Height:1,83 m

Nationality:Ivory Coast

Date of birth:Dec 19,1996                                                                         

Contract until:30.06.2021

https://sports-nova.com/2016/11/23/transfer-news-top-european-clubs-interested-signing-talented-serie-duo/

http://chelseafan12.com/blog/2016/09/22/chelsea-man-utd-join-scramble-for-atalanta-midfielder-franck-kessie/

http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2016/09/27-15818579/calciomercato_kessie_e_defrel_nel_mirino_di_arsenal_e_chelsea_/?cookieAccept

[Captain Ahmed 528]

Coach Antonio Conte has had scouts watch the 19-year-old central midfielder on several occasions this season and Kessie has been nothing short of impressive, scoring five goals and recording two assists in 12 Serie A appearances 

http://readchelsea.com/2016/11/30/juventus-battle-chelsea-frank-kessie/

http://www.eurosport.com/football/serie-a/2016-2017/arsenal-and-chelsea-seek-kessie_sto5871441/story.shtml

http://www.koptalk.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-scouts-franck-kessie/ 

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/559409/Arsenal-Man-United-Man-City-Franck-Kessie-Southampton-news

[the wes 7,212]

Rumoured about going to Juventus for €35m

[OhForAGreavsie 5,892]

I like the look of this kid. He reminds me a bit of Ess. He is very powerful, though not yet quite as powerful as The Bison. On the other hand his technique looks to me to be better than our legend's. If I'm right about that, this balances out the scales a bit. I have to admit though that, coming from me, this isn't as big a compliment as it might be since I never really thought  Ess's technical level was top notch.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I have seen too many "next Yaya Toure" flops like Mvila, Song or Kondogbia to make a judgement on Kessie after just one good season.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,892]

6 hours ago, BlueLyon said:

I have seen too many "next Yaya Toure" flops like Mvila, Song or Kondogbia to make a judgement on Kessie after just one good season.

Unarguably sensible view of course although in the end it comes down to judgement.

[the wes 7,212]

According to this source chelsea talking to kessié agent 

http://africanfootball.com//news/671909/Franck-Kessies-agent-meeting-with-Chelsea

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea are now favourites to land Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, according Corriere dello Sport.

[the wes 7,212]

Scored a good goal last night 

[quickpassnmove 924]

I think we're signing Kessie and/or Verratti and maybe a LWB. dunno about CB. Not that 2 Cms are necessary, but sometimes you gotta pounce.

[akgw13 867]

Don't know much about this guy, but he seems to be a Conte type midfielder. Young, Athletic, Hardworking, Skillful. Sign him up.

[LAM09 6,744]

Seem enough of him to see he's definitively someone we should be after. I expect to Juve to pose a big threat, though.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,892]

35 minutes ago, akgw13 said:

Don't know much about this guy, but he seems to be a Conte type midfielder. Young, Athletic, Hardworking, Skillful. Sign him up.

Depending on the role he is projected to play, I think there is room for debate on his skill level. He is quite clumsy at times and occasionally misses even the easiest passes. I do like him though.

[Unionjack 7,531]

1 hour ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Depending on the role he is projected to play, I think there is room for debate on his skill level. He is quite clumsy at times and occasionally misses even the easiest passes. I do like him though.

Are you thinking we are looking at him as a starter in 1st 11 or to join the loanagoround?

IF we are going to have a good clearout and get rid of Mikel,RLC then we will have space anyways for couple of CMs. I'm hoping tho we are looking at a good creative one. Hopefully a faster Cescy that can tackle.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,892]

If we are looking at him, I hope we are looking at him for the first team squad. Kessie is about 50% of my ideal squad upgrade. The player I want might be out there but if he is, I don't know him.

I do know what he plays like however. He has the power and athleticism of Kessie along with the two-footed poise and technical quality of Badelj. Sadly, even if we found such a player, we wouldn't get him; Real or Barça would snap him up. 

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

On 21.12.2016 at 8:17 PM, OhForAGreavsie said:

If we are looking at him, I hope we are looking at him for the first team squad. Kessie is about 50% of my ideal squad upgrade. The player I want might be out there but if he is, I don't know him.

I do know what he plays like however. He has the power and athleticism of Kessie along with the two-footed poise and technical quality of Badelj. Sadly, even if we found such a player, we wouldn't get him; Real or Barça would snap him up. 

Don't you think he's 100% that? We agree that he has great athleticism but I see from limited footage that he's comfortable operating with both feet and can pass pretty opening balls. Yeah, sometimes very sloppy but the good signs are there. 

 

[the wes 7,212]

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/chelsea-have-made-a-e25m-offer-for-franck-kessie/

According to this source chelsea have put in €25m bid for kessie 

[Unionjack 7,531]

41 minutes ago, the wes said:

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/chelsea-have-made-a-e25m-offer-for-franck-kessie/

According to this source chelsea have put in €25m bid for kessie 

Yeah read that. And the medias thinking because its a French lead and not Italian theres truth to it.

He seems like a big strong boy.

I do hope its wrong tho. I got my heart set on Veratti or Vidal