Reports indicate that West Ham is considering the acquisition of N’Golo Kante, a former Chelsea midfielder, from Al-Ittihad during the ongoing summer transfer window.

It is believed that negotiations between the two parties are currently underway; however, both parties are eager to finalize an agreement.

According to reports, Kante is content with his existence at Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia; however, there are indications that he may be interested in returning to the Premier League.West Ham, on the other hand, is currently seeking a new defensive midfielder after declining to sign Kalvin Phillips on a permanent basis following his unsatisfactory loan stint at the club.

Nevertheless, The Guardian reports that the Hammers would be required to pay approximately £20 million to secure Kante’s services for the 2024-2025 season.Nevertheless, Julen Lopetegui, the club’s new manager, is reputed to be a long-standing admirer of Kante and may facilitate a transaction.

It is believed that Lopetegui pursued the midfielder during his tenure at Real Madrid; however, the transaction was unsuccessful.Kante joined Chelsea in 2016 after playing a critical role in Leicester City’s improbable title victory the previous season.

Under Antonio Conte, Kante won the division once more in his inaugural year at the club. He subsequently added to his collection by winning the FA Cup and Europa division in the subsequent two seasons, as well as the World Cup with team France.

However, Chelsea supporters will cherish Kante’s contributions to the team’s successful pursuit of Champions League victory in 2021.

The Frenchman was the standout performer for Chelsea in the quarter-finals against Atletico Madrid, the semi-final win over Real Madrid, and the final against Manchester City.His performance against Pep Guardiola’s team is widely considered one of the most remarkable final performances in recent years. City was unable to surmount him, resulting in a surprising 1-0 victory for Chelsea.

Kante’s final season at Chelsea was significantly disrupted by injuries, resulting in his participation in only seven Premier League matches at the age of 32.

Kante appeared to be in the process of extending his contract with Chelsea earlier in the campaign, as it was set to expire at the conclusion of the season. However, he ultimately decided to relocate to the Middle East, rather than remaining in west London.