Sky Sport: Roma evaluating Franck Kessie
Roma have added a new name to their shortlist for the summer.
It is imperative for the capital club to secure a suitable midfield reinforcement for Gian Piero Gasperini.
With Leandro Paredes expected to make his return to Argentine where Boca Juniors are waiting for him, Roma are called upon to secure his replacement as soon as possible.
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According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, Franck Kessie is the latest idea in Trigoria. His agents offered him to the Giallorossi.
The Italian journalist claims that Roma are seriously evaluating the return of Kessie to Serie A where he played for Gasperini's Atalanta and Massara's Milan.
The major obstacle is represented by the midfielder's salary which would have to be drastically reduced from the current one he earns at Al Alhi

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