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Man United ace makes transfer recommendation to Jose Mourinho: Chelsea also keen
ERIC BAILLY has reportedly urged Jose Mourinho to bring Franck Kessie to Manchester United.
Franck Kessie shows off his skills and talent on the pitch
The Atalanta midfielder was linked with a move to Chelsea last month, but Antonio Conte failed to land the 20-year-old.
Roma and Inter Milan have also been tracking the player, who has been dubbed the 'next Yaya Toure'.
It is thought Kessie could fetch around £25million and Conte is likely to resurrect his interest in the summer.
United supposedly sent scouts to watch Kessie play for the Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Chelsea tried to sign Franck Kessie last month
Eric Bailly has reportedly recommended Manchester United sign Franck Kessie
Bailly has flagged his international pal Kessie to the club. He thinks he could be the new Yaya
And now, according to The Sun, United have been alerted to Kessie by his compatriot Bailly.
A United source told the paper: "Bailly has flagged his international pal Kessie to the club. He thinks he could be the new Yaya.
“He was watched during the AFCON and they like what they see. There is other clubs looking at him as well.”
When asked about his future earlier this week, Kessie said: "I’m very flattered that clubs of that level are interested in me, that proves I’ve had a good season and I’m continuing to progress.
“I don’t want to go to fast. I don’t know if my club has had any offers, and I’m under contract. We’ll see if there’s anything we need to discuss."
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