Juventus pull out of race to sign Franck Kessie

Juventus have pulled out of the race to sign Arsenal and Manchester City target Franck Kessie. 

Kessie is being tracked by several of Europe's elite clubs at the moment after enjoying a brilliant first half of the season. 

The 20-year-old has scored five goals and Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are now all interested in bringing him to England. 

Juventus have also been monitoring Kessie's progress but, according to Calciomercato, they have decided to pull out of the race to sign him. 

The Italian champions are looking to bring in a midfielder during the January transfer window, but they are sceptical about landing the Ivorian due to the level of interest in him. 

Instead, Juve are now expected to work on tying up a deal for Zenit St Petersburg star Axel Witsel.