Atalanta have decided to rule out selling Franck Kessie this month, despite a huge amount of interest in his services and a potential big money bid ready to bank.
Kessie, who is heading back to Italy following the Ivory Coast's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations, has impressed with his performances in Serie A.
He is wanted by a whole host of clubs, including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, with all three reported to have made bids at various points this month.
But according to Italian outlet Fantagazzetta, Atalanta have decided that no matter the offer they are not prepared to sell Kessie this month.
The Serie A side feel his value will not be affected by keeping him until the summer, when they will then assess the approach to take.
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Atalanta could still have their resolve tested by further bids before the window closes this month, but the Italian side are determined that Kessie go nowhere.
The side currently sit in sixth spot in the Serie A standings and are eyeing potential European qualification, which could be affected if Kessie was sold in the current transfer window.
