Tottenham 'are considering a January move for Franck Kessie' to avoid competing with PSG and Premier League rivals for the out-of-contract AC Milan star in the summer... with Antonio Conte eyeing a new midfielder this month

• Tottenham could make an offer to sign AC Milan's Franck Kessie this month
• The Ivory Coast midfielder is out of contract with Milan at the end of June 
• As well as Spurs, PSG and other Premier League clubs are also eyeing Kessie
• Antonio Conte and co are considering a January bid to beat them to his signature

Tottenham are reportedly weighing up a move for Franck Kessie this month to avoid being dragged into a bidding war for the AC Milan midfielder in the summer.

Kessie, 25, is set to become a free agent in just over five months' time with his Milan contract up at the end of June.

Spurs and a host of Premier League clubs are understood to be interested in the Ivory Coast international, who has racked up over 200 appearances since joining Milan from Atalanta in 2017.

PSG are also keeping tabs on his contract situation at the San Siro, with the Bosman ruling meaning he is eligible to secure a free move abroad.

According to The Telegraph, Spurs are considering making a beeline for Kessie in January in order to beat the likes of PSG to his signature.

Antonio Conte is desperate to strengthen his squad this month and boost their chances of finishing in the Premier League top four, which they currently sit one point adrift of with three games-in-hand.

Prising Kessie away from Milan in the winter market would require a transfer fee as well as wages, but the competition this summer would make him a more difficult target and likely drive up his salary.

As well as in midfield, Conte wants to add reinforcements upfront and at right wing-back before the window closes.

Wolves winger Adama Traore is believed to be of interest, while Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is also being linked with the club.

Milan and Spurs are also in talks over Japhet Tanganga, who the Italian side are looking to sign this month to provide cover at centre-back.