{
  "id": 3925618,
  "title": "Roma in talks with Kessie, but Juve remain ahead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/roma-in-talks-with-kessie-but-juve-remain-ahead",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T08:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roma-talks-kessie-juve-remain-084000030.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Roma is currently engaged in negotiations with Franck Kessie, however, Juventus remains the frontrunner. The Ivorian midfielder's future is at a critical juncture as he is being courted by two top Italian clubs: Juventus and Roma. Both are eager to compete for the player who has proven his worth in Serie A and can provide a significant boost to their midfield.\n\nJuventus has already taken decisive action and has set a follow-up meeting with Kessie's agents. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, this meeting will take place in Milan early in the day. During this meeting, the Bianconeri will present their final bid. The ball is now in Kessie's court and his representatives will have the final say.\n\nJuventus has extended its offer and is now awaiting a response. They are aware of the fierce competition and understand that Kessie's name is also a draw for other clubs. Roma, in particular, has Kessie on its shortlist to strengthen its midfield. The presence of Gian Piero Gasperini on the Giallorossi bench is a significant factor in this potential deal, as Gasperini knows Kessie well from their time together at Bergamo when he was still a young talent.",
  "summary": "Franck Kessie’s future enters the decisive phase. The Ivorian midfielder is attracting interest from two major Italian clubs, Juventus and Roma, who are ready to compete for a player who already kno...",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}