Tottenham ‘make £13m bid for Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie’

Tottenham have made an offer in the region of £13million for Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie, according to reports in Spain.

Kessie, 26, only joined the Spanish giants six months ago but has struggled for minutes and form for the club.

The Ivorian, who signed for Barca after leaving AC Milan, has made just five starts this season.

Franck Kessie is wanted by Tottenham, who have reportedly submitted a bid of £13million

Spanish outlet Sport has reported Spurs are interested in signing the midfielder in January and have tabled a bid of €15m (£13m) for the player.

Kessie, however, wants to stay at Camp Nou and fight for his place in the team, Sport reported.

It has also been claimed that Barca manager Xavi ‘doesn’t trust’ Kessie to perform in his system.

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is looking to strengthen in the January transfer window

Spurs boss Antonio Conte is reportedly offering Kessie, who was among Europe’s hottest properties before he made the switch to Barca, a way out of his nightmare spell in Spain. 

But Sportsmail understands Spurs may have to sell first or look for loan options in the January window.

Kessie also remains in Barcelona’s plans but the club need to offload players amid their financial troubles, which led to the Spanish side trying to facilitate a move for Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United in the summer.

Reports in Spain have claimed Xavi ‘doesn’t trust’ Kessie to carry out his preferred system

Spurs bolstered their midfield before the start of the season as they signed Yves Bissouma from Brighton for around £30m.

But Conte is eyeing further reinforcements as Spurs look to secure a place in the top four.  

Tottenham are fourth in the Premier League but are only a point clear of United in fifth, and Erik ten Hag’s side have a game in hand. 

Kessie has struggled to nail down a place in Barcelona’s starting XI since joining the club