Liverpool is reportedly back in the race to sign Franck Kessie from Barcelona this summer.
The Ivorian midfielder had a difficult first season at Camp Nou, struggling to make an impact and only registering one goal and one assist in La Liga.
Rumours of Kessie’s potential departure were fueled when he was absent from a friendly match against his former club.
However, Barcelona manager Xavi dismissed these rumours, stating that Kessie was ill.
Despite previous interest from Liverpool earlier in the summer, their pursuit of Kessie died down when they signed Romeo Lavia.
However, recent reports suggest that Liverpool, along with Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur, are still monitoring the 26-year-old.
Kessie is valued at €25m (£21.5m), and Liverpool is considering making a bid for him.
Kessie had a successful spell in Italy with Atalanta and AC Milan, contributing to 45 goals in Serie A and helping Milan win the Scudetto in his final season.
However, he has struggled to adjust to life in Barcelona, often playing a backup role behind players like Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Pedri.
Liverpool’s interest in Kessie comes after their failed bids for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, as they are in need of a new central midfielder following Fabinho’s departure and Alexis Mac Allister’s injury.
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