Moyes offered young midfielder on loan
The 23-year-old Ivory Coast international, who has previously been linked with Arsenal, Spurs, Wolves and Chelsea is keen on a move to England and intermediaries have been sounding out clubs in the Premier League including West Ham.
The midfielder matches of the manager’s priorities. Kessié has been virtually ever-present in Milan’s starting XI since arriving in 2017, starting 37 Serie A games in 2017/18 and 34 in 2018/19. He has been directly involved in 17 goals (12 goals, five assists) during that period and has established himself as one of Serie A’s most accomplished ball-winners, having won possession 213 times throughout 2018/19 (more than any other Milan player).
His contributions extend far beyond goalscoring, though. An engine in midfield, Kessié covers a lot of ground, both in an attempt to break up the opponent’s play and join in attacks. His speed and aggression make him an effective presser, often charging towards the opponent after a pass from full-back into the centre.
Indeed, he is often the one mopping up midfield battles and sliding into 50:50 challenges. While he can sometimes be rash, his record of 28 tackles won from 45 attempted suggests he is, more often than not, an effective ball-winner.
