Liverpool are reportedly considering a January move for one of Serie A's most coveted young players.
According to Calciomercato:
* Liverpool are keen to sign 19-year old Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie.
* Jurgen Klopp has sent scouts to watch Kessie 'extensively' this season.
* Man United, Juve, Manchester City, Napoli, Sevilla, Roma, Monaco and Chelsea are also interested.
Some info about €20m-rated Kessie, who is (lazily) nicknamed the 'New Yaya Toure':
* Defensive/holding midfielder, who can also play as a center-back. Contract expires: 2021
* Atalanta/Cesena: 14 goals/assists in 56 apps (One every 314 mins).
* Scouting Report (Strengths): "Can play in various positions. Good positioning, speed, stamina, power and technique. Excellent movement around the box".
* Aug 2016: Kessie admitted: "I was close to joining Sunderland, but I preferred Serie A to the Premier League because in Italy it's possible to learn tactics".
* Oct 2016: Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini's assessment: "Technically, he [Kessie] has a good foundation and an impressive physical dominance. He can play one day at a big club".
* On his football role models: "My idols are Yaya Toure and [Michael] Essien. I was told that I have to work very hard to reach a big level".
Unfortunately for Liverpool, Kessie appears to have his heart set on playing for the Reds' biggest rivals:
"I'd like to play for Manchester United. I don't know if [Jose] Mourinho will be there, but Manchester United has always been my favourite team."
A wannabe Manc at Anfield? No thanks.
According to Calciomercato:
* Liverpool are keen to sign 19-year old Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie.
* Jurgen Klopp has sent scouts to watch Kessie 'extensively' this season.
* Man United, Juve, Manchester City, Napoli, Sevilla, Roma, Monaco and Chelsea are also interested.
Some info about €20m-rated Kessie, who is (lazily) nicknamed the 'New Yaya Toure':
* Defensive/holding midfielder, who can also play as a center-back. Contract expires: 2021
* Atalanta/Cesena: 14 goals/assists in 56 apps (One every 314 mins).
* Scouting Report (Strengths): "Can play in various positions. Good positioning, speed, stamina, power and technique. Excellent movement around the box".
* Aug 2016: Kessie admitted: "I was close to joining Sunderland, but I preferred Serie A to the Premier League because in Italy it's possible to learn tactics".
* Oct 2016: Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini's assessment: "Technically, he [Kessie] has a good foundation and an impressive physical dominance. He can play one day at a big club".
* On his football role models: "My idols are Yaya Toure and [Michael] Essien. I was told that I have to work very hard to reach a big level".
Unfortunately for Liverpool, Kessie appears to have his heart set on playing for the Reds' biggest rivals:
"I'd like to play for Manchester United. I don't know if [Jose] Mourinho will be there, but Manchester United has always been my favourite team."
A wannabe Manc at Anfield? No thanks.
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