Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are set to battle it out for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie who will be available on a free transfer come next summer if he decides against extending his stay at the San Siro.
The Ivory Coast international has proven his worth as one of the top names in Serie A football and Premier League clubs have been alerted to his transfer situation, according to reports from Italian news outlet Calciomercato.
Thomas Tuchel was successful in his bolstering of midfielders at Stamford Bridge over this summer window by landing the in-demand Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid in what is an initial season-long loan arrangement with an option to buy.
However, should a high-profile name such as Kessie be made available to Chelsea on a free transfer, the west London giants will surely relish the chance to seek the transfer but will be challenged for the same by their domestic foes Spurs.
The North London whites are also looking to shore up their depth in the centre of the park and are suggested to be keeping close tabs on the AC Milan star midfielder.
