N’Golo Kante’s Shock Return to England? West Ham in Talks to Bring the Midfield Maestro Back to the Premier League
We’ve got a blockbuster transfer rumour for you, folks! According to The Guardian, West Ham United are in talks to bring N’Golo Kante back to the Premier League. Yes, you read that right – the French midfielder, who left Chelsea for Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad last year, could be making a shock return to English football.
Kante, 33, was a mainstay of Leicester City’s incredible Premier League title win in 2016 and went on to play for Chelsea, helping them win the league title twice. His performances earned him the PFA Player of the Year award in 2017.
Fast forward to 2024, and Kante is reportedly open to returning to London, where he spent seven years living. West Ham and Al Ittihad are in negotiations over a potential £20 million transfer fee, with new manager Julen Lopetegui desperate for a new defensive midfielder.
Lopetegui is a huge fan of Kante, having tried to sign him for Real Madrid in 2018. He knows what he’s getting – a reliable, hard-working midfielder who can break up opposition attacks and start counter-attacks with his impressive stamina and vision.
The prospect of Kante playing for West Ham is an exciting one. He’s a leader on the pitch, with 227 Premier League appearances to his name, and has won 17 caps for France. He’s a fans’ favourite wherever he goes, and it’s easy to see why – he’s a tireless worker who always gives his all for the team.
West Ham have been searching for a new defensive midfielder all summer, and Kante would be a huge coup. He’s a natural replacement for the departing Declan Rice, who left for Manchester City.
So, what do you think, 90min readers? Would Kante be a good fit for West Ham? Let us know in the comments!
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