Barcelona’s Sale of Franck Kessie to Juventus Hits Obstacles as Player Expresses Preference for Destination

Barcelona’s efforts to offload players and raise funds through transfers have hit another obstacle, and this time it involves Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie.

Despite repeated statements from Kessie’s agency that he is not leaving the club, Barcelona had considered him as one of the main candidates to be sold this summer. A potential deal with Juventus seemed to be in the works, involving a loan with an obligatory buy clause estimated to be in the range of €10-15 million.

However, new reports from CdS (via Sport) suggest that Kessie has a different preference for his destination. The midfielder is keen on a move to the Premier League instead of joining Juventus. Tottenham Hotspur has been linked as a possible destination, but any potential move to the English club might be contingent on the outcome of Harry Kane’s potential departure from Spurs.

According to the information received, Kessie has rejected Juventus’ proposal, indicating his desire to explore the possibility of joining a Premier League club. Despite this setback, Juventus remains in the picture and will keep their interest in Kessie alive in case the Premier League move does not materialize.

Barcelona, on their part, seem unperturbed and have adopted a patient approach, believing that a move to the Premier League will likely happen eventually. However, it is a delicate situation for Barcelona as they are aiming to conduct necessary business this summer to strengthen their squad. If their plans hinge on Kessie’s move to Spurs, and the Kane transfer doesn’t go through, it could pose risks and complications in their transfer strategy.

While Barcelona remains hopeful of resolving the situation and generating the funds they need, they should be cautious about relying too heavily on another transfer (Kane’s potential move) to influence their plans. The transfer market can be unpredictable, and Barcelona needs to carefully manage their transfer activities to ensure a smooth and successful transition ahead of the new season.