Roma rival Juventus in pursuit of former Milan midfielder Kessie | OneFootball

Former Milan and Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie remains available as a free agent, and though reports over the last few weeks have linked him with a potential move to join Juventus, the latest updates confirm that Roma are also attempting to convince the Ivorian to return to Serie A.

Two-horse race between Juventus and Roma for Kessie

According to Sky Sport Italia, it is currently a two-horse race between Juventus and Roma to secure Kessie’s services for the 2026-27 season.

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – APRIL 25: Franck Kessie of Al Ahli celebrates after teammate Feras Al-Brikan (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the AFC Champions League Elite Final match between Al Ahli and FC Machida Zelvia at King Abdullah Sports City on April 25, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Juventus have been linked with a move for the 29-year-old for much of the summer transfer window, and according to Sky, they already have an agreement over a two-year contract with an option to extend in place. The Bianconeri reportedly have the ‘priority’ from Kessie’s camp.

Juve are hoping to shift Fabio Miretti, who is on the verge of joining Vincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas, before formally approving Kessie’s arrival.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Fabio Miretti of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

However, according to the latest updates, Roma were also in contact with Kessie’s representatives on Tuesday night and are also interested in pulling off a deal for the central midfielder.

Juventus have reportedly been back in touch with Kessie’s agents on Wednesday morning and they are hoping that they are not ‘overtaken’ by the Giallorossi in the coming hours.