Franck Kessie's transfer to Saudi Arabia is getting hotter and hotter with every passing minute, according to a credible report from The Athletic.
The Ivorian midfielder is now close to signing for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal in a deal worth €15m.
Al Hilal have already signed Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy, and Allan Saint-Maximin this season so Kessie will be arriving in a competitive environment.
Juventus earlier reached an agreement with Barca for the transfer of the player on loan with an obligation to buy for €15m-20m. However, Max Allegri failed to convince Kessi and the player now favours a move to Saudi.
Kessie joined Barcelona for free last summer and helped the Blaugrana win La Liga. His moment of glory in a Barca shirt came in El Clasico when he scored a memorable match-winner.
