Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are said to have made bids worth around £21million plus bonuses for the Ivory Coast international this week. But Football Italia report Atalanta have turned down both offers as they believe his value has the potential to rise over the next six months.

GETTY Atalanta plan to keep Franck Kessie until the end of the season

Atalanta are reportedly hoping to get at least £25m in the summer for the young midfielder, who has been dubbed the 'new Yaya Toure'. The 20-year-old only made his Serie A debut for Atalanta this season and has scored seven goals and provided two assists in 17 appearances. Atalanta have already sold key players Roberto Gagliardini and Mattia Caldara to league rivals Inter Milan and Juventus this month and are determined not to lose Kessie as well.

GETTY Franck Kessie due to return to Atalanta from Ivory Coast duty

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