Free-Transfer Frenzy: Juventus Target Kessié to Reinvent Midfield
6 January 2026
Midfield overhaul accelerates as Juventus circle Kessié
Frank Kessié, the Ivory Coast midfield maestro, is in Juventus' sights as part of a broader plan to strengthen the squad for next summer.
According to Sky Italia, Juventus officials asked about the situation of the former Atalanta and Milan midfielder, making him a viable option to bolster the side in June, ahead of his contract's expiry in Jeddah.
A free transfer in June could feel like a birthday present for Juventus.
His move would fit a wider midfield reset, with the club also weighing an Argentine target, Guido Rodríguez of West Ham United, while awaiting coach Luciano Spalletti's nod to seal the deal in January.
Rodríguez has played six times for the London club this season across competitions.
Meanwhile, Juventus are also eyeing Vasilije Adžitéch, a young talent who has attracted Italian interest; Verona and Genoa reportedly made offers, yet he remains determined to fight for a place under Spalletti.
Fans hope the midfield finally clicks.
Punchline 1: If Juve signs Kessié for free, the only thing more priceless could be the coffee at the training ground.
Punchline 2: They say formation is a mystery; with this midfield, even a compass would get lost but somehow still find the target.
