West Ham are reportedly in talks to sign N’Golo Kante, who could make a return to the Premier League just a year after leaving Chelsea. Kante joined Al-Ittihad on a lucrative contract worth £86 million annually and is believed to be content in Saudi Arabia.

However, West Ham is keen to bring him back to the Premier League following his impressive performances for France at Euro 2024. According to The Guardian, the Hammers are negotiating a potential £20 million deal for the 33-year-old midfielder. West Ham is seeking a defensive midfielder after deciding not to make Kalvin Phillips’ loan move permanent. Manager Julen Lopetegui, a long-term admirer of Kante, had initially wanted Aleix Garcia, who opted to join Bayer Leverkusen instead.

West Ham have already bolstered their squad with the signings of Wolves defender Max Kilman, Luis Guilherme, and Wes Foderingham. Kante, with his wealth of experience, would be a valuable addition to the team. He has won two Premier League titles, the 2018 World Cup with France, and the 2021 Champions League. With 61 caps for his country, Kante has demonstrated his ability to perform at the highest level.

Here is the skill highlight video of N’Golo Kante. 

West Ham United performance and stats

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