Ex-Chelsea star N’Golo Kante ‘in shock talks with West Ham over sensational Premier League transfer return’
WEST HAM are in talks to sign N’Golo Kante, according to reports.
The midfielder could make a return to the Premier League a year after leaving Chelsea.
He joined Al-Ittihad on a contract worth £86m-a-year and is believed to be happy in Saudi Arabia.
But West Ham are keen to give him another chance in the Prem after he impressed for France at Euro 2024.
And according to The Guardian the Hammers are in talks to sign Kante, who could cost around £20million.
West Ham are understood to be keen on signing a defensive midfielder after opting against making Kalvin Phillips‘ loan move permanent.
Manager Julen Lopetegui is said to be a long-term admirer of Kante, 33.
He had wanted to sign Aleix Garcia but the midfielder opted to sign for Bayer Leverkusen instead.
However Loptegui did land a key target in Wolves defender Max Kilman, while Luis Guilherme and Wes Foderingham have also signed.
Kante would add a wealth of experience at London Stadium having won two Premier League titles.
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He also won the World Cup with France in 2018 as well as the 2021 Champions League.
The midfielder boasts 61 caps for his country and proved he is still capable of playing at the highest level with his performances at the Euros.