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Barcelona 'rival Manchester United to sign AC Milan's Franck Kessie' with cash-strapped giants eyeing a free transfer with the midfielder's contract expiring next year

Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move with Premier League giants Manchester United in recent weeks with the midfielder no closer to agreeing fresh terms at the San Siro.

Cash-strapped Barcelona are targeting Kessie with the possibility of signing him for free in the summer of 2022, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman
Barcelona president Joan Laporta

The central midfielder is able to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January, with his deal set to run down at the end of the season.