Atalanta have rejected a £15m offer from Everton for Chelsea and Arsenal target Franck Kessie.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the €17m proposal has arrived from the Toffees and was already turned down.
Chelsea remain in negotiations for the Ivory Coast international, who is currently at the Africa Cup of Nations.
He only turned 20 years old last month and is nicknamed the new Yaya Toure.
Juventus have also been tracking Kessie, but Chelsea seem to be the favourites.
Atalanta have rejected a £15m offer from Everton for Chelsea and Arsenal target Franck Kessie.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the €17m proposal has arrived from the Toffees and was already turned down.
Chelsea remain in negotiations for the Ivory Coast international, who is currently at the Africa Cup of Nations.
He only turned 20 years old last month and is nicknamed the new Yaya Toure.
Juventus have also been tracking Kessie, but Chelsea seem to be the favourites.
Atalanta are ready to play hard-ball, having sent Roberto Gagliardini to Inter on loan for €2m with €20m option to buy.
There are also bonuses believed to be in the region of €5m.