Some Tottenham Hotspur fans on social media have been reacting after it was reported by The Telegraph that they could sign Franck Kessie this month.
What’s the story with Kessie?
Spurs have been linked with Kessie for quite some time, but it was largely thought that the London club would wait until the summer to sign the Ivorian.
The midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season, so he could move on a Bosman.
However, Spurs are anticipating a summer transfer race if they wait to make their move for Kessie, and they’re hoping to jump the queue and land him this month.
This is a wise move from Spurs. After all, Kessie has also been linked to Liverpool, and if the truly elite clubs are in for him, then Spurs may struggle to convince him to join in the summer.
However, if Tottenham are the only club offering a fee this month, they could win the race for his signature.
Great signing
This could be a fantastic signing for Tottenham.
Spurs are desperate for midfield reinforcements, and Kessie could be exactly what they need.
He’s a player Antonio Conte will know well from his time in Serie A, while his combination of creativity and energy would be brilliant for Spurs.
Fan reaction
Understandably, Tottenham fans are very excited about this rumour, and here’s what they’ve been saying online…
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