Chelsea are reportedly interested in Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie, who has set sights on remaining in Europe, despite offers from Saudi Arabia.
According to La Vanguardia, Mauricio Pochettino's side and Saudi Arabian clubs have expressed interest in signing Kessie. The 26-year-old midfielder is currently not inclined to leave the highly competitive European football scene. He had an impressive spell at AC Milan but experienced a decline in form after joining Barcelona last season, raising doubts about his future at the Nou Camp.
The outlet suggests that Chelsea are among the teams interested in providing an opportunity for the Ivory Coast international to leave Barcelona, and it will be intriguing to see what kind of offer they may present if their interest intensifies. However, it may prove challenging for the Blues to attract a high-profile player like Kessie without the allure of Champions League football, as that is likely a significant factor influencing his reluctance to consider a move to the Saudi Pro League.
After the exits of N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic the La Liga player could potentially play a crucial role in Mauricio Pochettino's starting lineup. This opportunity for regular game time may be less probable for him at Barcelona or other prominent clubs across Europe.
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