Lange plots revenge on Tottenham as Villa now make pre-contract move for 'extraordinary' player

Aston Villa have presented a ‘very interesting’ offer for Tottenham target Franck Kessie, according to Calciomercato.

The midfielder currently plies his trade with AC Milan but is out of contract at the San Siro at the end of June.

The 25-year-old can play in a variety of midfield roles and is currently valued at £43.2m by Transfermarkt.

The Ivorian has made 26 appearances this season and has been presented with a pre-contract offer by Tottenham, but it seems as if Villa have now joined the race for his signature.

Calciomercato shared an update regarding Kessie on Monday evening. They name-checked Barcelona as being in pole position for the 25-year-old, before adding that Villa have presented a ‘very interesting’ argument regarding a move to the Midlands.

The Ivorian has taken a few days to decide his next move, with the report ending by saying that ‘we are close to the finish line’.

Spurs pipped Villa to the signing of Rodrigo Bentancur in January, so it seems as if Johan Lange and co want to turn the tables in the summer when it comes to Kessie.

Steven Gerrard failed to bolster his midfield ranks following bids for Bentancur and Yves Bissouma, so you’d expect that a new midfielder is high on his wish list at the end of the season.

The Villa manager has the perfect chance to get a head start on his summer business with a pre-contract agreement for Kessie, who has been called ‘extraordinary‘ by ESPN pundit Nicky Bandini, so this could be one to keep a close eye on over the coming days.

In other news: Journalist now drops key transfer claim regarding ‘phenomenal’ Villa star. 

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