The current interest from West Ham United in potentially bringing France midfielder N’Golo Kante back to the Premier League from Saudi Arabia signals an exciting development in the transfer market. Kante, who has previously achieved title success with both Leicester City and Chelsea, made a notable move to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia a year ago, where he put in 46 appearances across all competitions in the previous season.
It’s worth noting that West Ham’s exploration of this potential deal is in its early stages, and as such, the details regarding the transfer fee and Al-Ittihad’s willingness to facilitate the departure of the 33-year-old midfielder remain to be seen, especially considering that Kante’s current contract extends until 2026.
Despite an injury-affected final campaign at Chelsea in 2022/23 where he made a limited number of Premier League appearances, Kante has since bounced back and displayed impressive form, notably featuring in France’s squad at Euro 2024. His consistent contributions were evident in his starting role in all eight of France’s international matches this summer, including friendlies, where he played almost the entirety of their games at the European Championship.
In parallel with this potential maneuver for Kante, West Ham has been actively pursuing four or five new signings in preparation for Julen Lopetegui’s debut season as head coach. The club has expressed interest in talents like Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson, and Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo. Notably, West Ham has already invested significantly this summer, securing deals for players like Max Kilman from Wolves and young Brazilian forward Luis Guilherme.
Moreover, the London club demonstrated their intent to strengthen their squad by generating funds through player sales, including notable departures such as winger Said Benrahma to Lyon for £12 million and midfielder Flynn Downes to Southampton for £18 million. This proactive approach underscores West Ham’s commitment to assembling a competitive team.
The midfield reinforcement pursuit is particularly notable in light of Kalvin Phillips’ challenging loan spell at the club in the latter part of the previous season. The absence of plans to secure a permanent move for the Manchester City midfielder emphasizes the club’s focused strategy in the transfer market.
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