Arsenal Newsnow: Arsenal tried to acquire N’Golo Kante in January. He may move with a transfer away from Chelsea this summer
Arsenal Newsnow: N’Golo Kante’s contract hasn’t been extended, therefore he’ll be a free agent in the summer. Now we have an interview with the player’s crew, according to a story from Le Parisien that was provided by Sport Witness. Despite an inquiry from Arsenal, the Chelsea midfielder reportedly wants to remain in the Blue side of London next season and beyond.
There is rising speculation that Kante may extend his contract with Chelsea and remain in London for the foreseeable future before making the move to the Middle East. Since moving to Chelsea from Leicester City, the World Cup champion has been an integral part of the team.
Signing a new contract with the club would be a huge morale booster for the fans and the players if he wanted to remain. Chelsea’s goal for the next season is to assemble a championship-calibre team.
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Therefore, they need Kante and others like him in the first team. The 32-year-old is one of the finest defensive midfielders of all time, having won several titles with England and the 2018 World Cup with his nation.
After signing Jorginho from Chelsea in the January transfer window, his entourage has disclosed that Premier League rivals Arsenal enquired about the French international midfielder.
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What’s next for Kante?
Inquiries about the defensive midfielder from Arsenal is quite natural. Mikel Arteta has to provide depth to the position by signing someone to play with Thomas Partey in the centre of the field while the latter is injured.
Chelsea, however, will need to resolve Kante’s contract predicament quickly since they would never trade such a pivotal player to a direct competitor. The 32-year-old can leave as a free agent this coming summer. In recent months, many European powerhouses are showing interest in him and the scenario might go either way.
So far, Kante’s season has been a bust due to his never-ending injury woes. But he’s back in action today, and his recent performances have been promising. In the next months, the 32-year-old midfielder will be looking to overcome his physical issues and return to his previous level of play.
