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Chelsea ready to hijack move for midfielder: Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool all watching him
CHELSEA are prepared to hijack Juventus' move for Atalanta star Franck Kessie, according to reports.
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Kessie has lit up Serie A this season, scoring five goals and contributing two assists in 11 league games.
His fine form has helped them to fifth in the league table - making them the surprise package of the season.
And according to the Daily Star, his brilliant displays have put Chelsea on red alert.
Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie is wanted by Chelsea
Franck Kessie is an Ivory Coast international
It is claimed that Juventus were frontrunners to secure his signature when the transfer window reopens in January.
But Chelsea have now made contact after scouting him on several occasions this season.
The Blues are willing to let him stay at Atalanta for the rest of the season should they seal a deal for him in the New Year.
Antonio Conte wants to bolster his Chelsea squad in January
Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are also said to be keeping tabs on the 19-year-old.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to bolster his squad after missing out on several targets in the summer.
Express Sport understands that Conte could also raid Serie A for Fiorentina winger Federico Bernardeschi.
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