Arsenal and Tottenham are preparing to battle it out to sign AC Milan star Franck Kessie, according to reports in Italy. The 23-year-old has attracted interest from the north London rivals following his impressive performances in Serie A.
Milan are not planning to let Kessie go and are hopeful of tying him down to a new contract, but may be forced to sell if the player demands a move.
As CalcioMercato reports, Milan have now slapped a £45million asking price on Kessie in a bid to ward off potential suitors.
Kessie would have been available for around half that amount in the summer but his recent displays have boosted his valuation.
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