Franck Kessie transfer latest: Busquets admission, Barcelona move, Arsenal and Tottenham blow

Reported Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Franck Kessie is expected to leave AC Milan when his contract runs out at the end of the current campaign.

The Ivory Coast international has garnered considerable interest from a host of Europe's top clubs, with Barcelona the most heavily linked. Spurs were reportedly in the driving seat back in January, but after failing to wrap-up a deal, reports are now suggesting that the Catalan club is where he will likely be plying his trade next season.

With all that being said, has rounded-up all the latest about his future away from the San Siro.

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has all but confirmed that Kessie will be playing for the Blaugrana next season. Speaking to EsportsRAC, the Spaniard said: "Franck Kessie? Xavi saw him and agreed to sign him, so I'm happy Barca are making signings and players want to get here. He's a strong player, he's gonna (sic) help us".

Barcelona are on the brink of agreeing a deal to sign Kessie on a free transfer, according to Sport (February 27). The La Liga club began negotiations with his representatives months ago but have intensified their pursuit in recent days.

According to Sport, via the Daily Cannon, Arsenal have made an offer to Kessie to sign him at the end of the season. Arsenal have been linked with Kessie for some time and it remains to be seen whether they will actually try to land him or if they are just testing the waters with the offer before targeting other signings.

Sport also report that Kessie has notified AC Milan that he will not be signing a new deal, bringing an end to his five-year stay at the club. He will now look for pastures new as he heads into the next phase of his career.

As reported by Fabio Gatto in January,