Reported Liverpool target Franck Kessie has confirmed his intention to remain with AC Milan beyond the summer window.
Fabrizio Romano relayed a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, which quoted the Ivorian on the matter of his future at the Serie A outfit, with the journalist adding that the player is “in advanced talks” over a contract extension.
The Reds are thought to be keen on replacing former No.5 Gini Wijnaldum at Anfield, with player sales quickly progressing, presumably with a view to engaging in further incomings beyond Ibrahima Konate.
As far as durability went, the 24-year-old seemed a match made in heaven to pick off where the Dutch international left off.
With a contract expiring next summer, it was possible that Liverpool could have benefitted from a potential cut-price deal for the midfielder.
Nonetheless, the search must go on; we certainly can’t afford to head into the next season – regardless of how impressive Naby Keita looks – without a new face in the middle of the park.
With injury prone options waiting in the wings, we quite simply need another durable midfielder who can last an entire term.