West Ham United are reportedly considering a surprise summer move for former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante.
N’Golo Kante is reportedly open to returning to the Premier League amid the emerging interest from West Ham United, and the Frenchman would prefer a move to the East London club as per Give Me Sport. However, his £400,000-a-week wages might pose a problem.
The development will come as a major boost for West Ham, who are hoping to shore up their midfield options by landing Kante. Signing the two-time Premier League-winning midfielder would be a wise decision for them. Although Kante would be a short-term signing, he will add quality, experience, and leadership qualities to the dressing room.
It will be interesting to see if West Ham can secure an agreement with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. They do not need to raise funds by selling players. So, it will be difficult for the London club to convince Al-Ittihad. The fact that the midfielder is open to the move will certainly be a boost, and they will hope that it can strengthen their negotiating position.
The 33-year-old is a proven performer in English football, and he could make an instant impact at West Ham next season. The East Londoners are looking to build a formidable squad capable of pushing for European qualification every season, and they need players with experience and quality.
Kante would not be an important player for Julen Lopetegui, and he will also be one of the leaders of their dressing room. If West Ham can sign him for a reasonable amount of money, the transfer could prove to be a major bargain.
N’Golo Kante set to return to England?
The French international midfielder was a key player for club and country during his time in the Premier League in the past. He has won league titles with Chelsea and Leicester City. The Frenchman was one of the best defensive midfielder during his time in England and although he is not going to get any better at this age, he is still good enough to start for West Ham regularly.
It will be interesting to see if West Ham can get the deal done in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the veteran midfielder is on £400,000-a-week wages at the Saudi Arabian club, and he might have to accept a major cut in order to seal the transfer.
