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Roma joins Juventus in pursuit of Frank Kessié amid transfer talks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Roma joins Juventus in pursuit of Frank Kessié amid transfer talks
Summary

Juventus continues to navigate player departures while attempting to finalize a bid for Frank Kessié. Recent exits, including Arthur Melo and Fabio Miretti, have not fully alleviated their financial constraints. Meanwhile, Roma has expressed interest in Kessié, competing with Al-Ittihad and other Saudi clubs. Juventus still needs to resolve issues with Teun Koopmeiners and several potential outgoing players. The transfer market remains active as teams look to strengthen their squads ahead of the season.

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  • •Juventus trims squad but struggles to finalize Kessié offer
  • •Roma enters the race for Kessié alongside Al-Ittihad
  • •Arthur Melo and Fabio Miretti among recent Juventus departures
  • •Teun Koopmeiners' situation complicates Juventus' plans
  • •Transfer negotiations remain ongoing as the deadline approaches
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  • 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Roma Interfere with Juventus Prolonged Chase of Kessié
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Juventus are continuing to trim fat, but it’s still not enough to finally table their offer for Frank Kessié, and Roma have entered the race, joining Al-Ittihad and other Saudi sides that would cov...

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