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Arsenal and Tottenham 'set to battle it out for Milan midfielder Franck Kessie' as Serie A leaders scramble to tie player valued at £45m to new contract

Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly set to battle it out to sign AC Milan's £45million midfielder Franck Kessie.

The Ivorian, 23, has been one of the stand-out players in Milan's excellent start to the Serie A table, which sees them sit five points clear of city rivals Inter at the top after 10 matches.

Italian outlet Calciomercato report both north London rivals are interested in Kessie, whose current San Siro contract runs through until June 2022.

AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie is reportedly interesting Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur
Ivorian midfielder Kessie (right) has enjoyed an excellent start to the season for AC Milan

Milan value Kessie in the region of £40m-£45m but are keen to tie him down to a new contract as quickly as possible.