Rudy's Rumour Mill: Chelsea's Swedish star wanted as Inter Milan consider move for Kessie

Genesis Antwi on the ball for Chelsea in the UEFA Youth League
Genesis Antwi on the ball for Chelsea in the UEFA Youth LeagueČTK / imago sportfotodienst / IMAGO

Inter Milan continue to monitor Franck Kessie; Chelsea's Swedish teenager Genesis Antwi is attracting attention from top European clubs and Torino are in the race for Turkish talent Livan Burcu. Here are some of the big transfer rumours from the last few days from transfer expert Rudy Galetti.

Inter keep monitoring Kessie for summer move

Inter continue to plan for the future despite their strong position in Serie A. The Nerazzurri are currently leading the league table over rivals AC Milan, even if they have played one game more. 

While results on the pitch are positive, the club is already thinking about possible changes in midfield for next season. Some experienced players like Calhanoglu and Mkhitaryan could leave the squad in the summer, so the club is monitoring several high-level midfielders. One of the names still on their list is Franck Kessie.

The 29-year-old midfielder, who previously played for AC Milan and currently plays for Al Ahli, could return to European football in the summer transfer window. 

At the moment, there are no active negotiations between Inter and the player. However, both sides are expected to review the situation closer to June. Kessie’s contract situation could make him available as a free agent in June, and he is believed to be open to a return to Italy, possibly to the city of Milan, even if on the opposite side of his former club. For now, it remains a situation to watch carefully in the coming months.

Torino showing interest in Burcu from Union Berlin

Torino continue to explore the international market as they look for young and promising attacking players ahead of the summer transfer window. The Italian club recently made enquiries about Livan Burcu, a talented offensive winger currently playing in the Bundesliga. 

The 21-year-old, born in Frankfurt to Turkish parents, is considered one of the most interesting young talents emerging in Germany. After signing in July 2024 and spending time on loan, he is now slowly gaining space in the first team squad.

During the 2025/26 season, he has already made nine league appearances, mainly coming from the bench, showing speed, dribbling ability and good attacking movement. Burcu mainly plays on the left wing but can also play on the right side or as a second striker. 

His performances are also attracting attention at the international level, with Turkey head coach Vincenzo Montella monitoring him for a possible senior national team call-up. The player already has seven caps with the Turkey U-21s. 

For Torino, this interest fits their strategy of investing in young players with strong potential and reasonable costs. At the moment, it is only an exploratory contact, and it is still unclear if the German club would consider selling him as early as summer 2026.

Big clubs in Europe keeping an eye on Martinez

Several clubs from Colombia, Europe and Major League Soccer have started to follow closely the progress of Fabio Martinez, one of the most promising young players currently developing at Atletico Nacional

Interest is growing ahead of the summer transfer window, with early contacts mainly focused on monitoring his performances and collecting information about his situation. The 19-year-old is currently part of Atlético Nacional’s U20 team, but he has already made his first-team debut this season, an important step in his development. 

Coaches and scouts see him as a modern player with strong physical and athletic qualities. Standing at 1.90 meters, Martinez combines power with excellent speed. He has reached a top speed of 34.8 km/h, showing his ability to compete at a high level.

His physical qualities allow him to be very effective in transition phases and in open-field situations, where he can attack space and create danger for opponents. 

For now, negotiations have not started, but some clubs have already indicated they could open discussions with Atletico Nacional in the coming months. With his fast development and growing international attention, Martinez is a young player to watch closely, with important updates expected soon.

Antwi attracting attention from top Italian and French clubs

Many European teams have shown strong interest in Genesis Antwi during the January transfer window and have asked for updated information recently. In particular, AS Roma, OGC Nice and Marseille have all renewed their appreciation for the young full-back after his excellent performances at the youth level. 

The 18-year-old defender is currently developing inside the academy structure of Chelsea, where he is considered one of the most promising defensive talents.

Antwi mainly plays as a right-back but can also operate on the left side, showing tactical intelligence and versatility. This season, he has been performing very well with the Under-21 team, especially in Premier League 2 and in the UEFA Youth League. 

In seven UEFA Youth League matches, he has scored two goals, against Bayern Munich and Ajax, and provided an assist versus Atalanta, impressive numbers for a defender. The interested clubs have already contacted Chelsea to understand the situation ahead of the summer. 

At the moment, the English club sees him as an important part of their project, but concrete offers could change the scenario. Antwi is also progressing internationally with the Sweden U21, confirming his fast development and growing reputation in European football.

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