Roma ready to outbid Juventus for Kessie

Roma are prepared to offer more than Juventus to lure free agent Franck Kessie back to Serie A.

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What happened. Juventus are hoping to sign free agent Franck Kessie, but Roma are reportedly willing to offer a bigger wage packet to bring him to the capital.

• Juventus have offered a two-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.
• Juventus are willing to pay €3.5m per season, but won't increase their proposal.
• Roma coach Gasperini previously worked with Kessie at Atalanta.

Kessie is expected to respond to Juventus within days, but Roma's interest could complicate the deal.

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