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title: "West Ham and Arsenal enquire about Kessie"
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author: "Alex Turk"
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published: "2020-01-15T06:00:00Z"
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# West Ham and Arsenal enquire about Kessie

AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie is a name that keeps cropping up in reports surrounding West Ham United, but now Arsenal are getting linked too.

According to [Correire Dello Sport](https://www.corrieredellosport.it/?refresh_ce), there are movements around Kessie from the Premier League and most specifically, the two London clubs.

The report claims both West Ham and Arsenal have the 23-year-old in their sights and have enquired about his services this month.

It doesn’t specify whether either club are serious about a move, and [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/important-interest-arsenal-west-ham-player-perhaps-wishful-thinking-club/) believe it feels like more hope from Milan than anything else.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

The Ivory Coast international [is said to be](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/277269/Show/Franck-Kessi%C3%A9) dangerous on the counter-attack, a solid short passer and composed off the ball; good traits for the way David Moyes wants to play.

I believe West Ham simply need reinforcements in defensive midfield because January isn’t an ideal time to sign first-choice targets as it is.

Kessie does seem to be very attainable though, however, links to [Stoke City’s Joe Allen](https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1225728/West-Ham-Joe-Allen-January-transfer-window-Gedson-Fernandes-Premier-League/amp) won’t go away.

Allen is probably the more realistic target, although if the Hammers are serious about signing a top-class player, Kessie looks to be available.

Admittedly though, time is running out this month and there doesn’t seem to be that much movement.