Juventus __have beaten Manchester United and a host of other Premier League clubs to the signing of Franck Kessie, according to reports in Italy.
The 19-year-old has been a revelation for Atalanta this season and he has bagged six goals from midfield.
United __have been tracking the youngster since September, as have Arsenal and Chelsea.
But now, according to Calciomercato, Kessie has snubbed offers from England to join Juventus in January.
The Ivorian reportedly wants to stay and continue his career in Italy, rather than leave Serie A for a fresh challenge.