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Tottenham 'close to agreeing an £8.5m-per-year deal with AC Milan star Franck Kessie', with new boss Antonio Conte already looking to secure free transfer for the midfielder and Manchester United target

Tottenham are reportedly already closing in on their first signing of the Antonio Conte era in AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.

The midfielder has attracted interest from all around Europe including Manchester United and Barcelona ahead of his contract expiring at the San Siro next summer.

However, according to CalcioMercato via The Sun, the 24-year-old is now 'close' to securing a move to north London worth £8.5million per year following talks with the player's agent George Atangana.

The report indicates that the deal would be subject to Atangana receiving maximum commission, with Kessie's wages working out to just shy of £165,000 per week.