Chelsea have been encouraged to hijack West Ham’s attempt to sign their former player Frank Leboeuf, N’Golo Kante in a bid to bring back the France international to Stamford Bridge.
West Ham has been linked with Kante, who plays for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League after having featured for Chelsea for seven seasons.
Kante’s Chelsea Legacy And West Ham’s Pursuit
When at Chelsea, Kante was also able to achieve both individual and team success, including the English Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
Euro 2024 semi-finals with France have again sparked the debate of his return to the English Premier League.
In a recent report from Sportsbuddy, French striker Marcus Thuram, who was anticipated to lead the French attack for the concluded Euros, made compliments to Kante. ‘I have the feeling that there are three of him at Clairefontaine!’ he teased. Thuram said: “I have never seen anything like it; it’s horrible, it’s horrible.
New West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui, who almost signed Kante in his time at Real Madrid, is a big fan. The Hammers are hopeful of landing the World Cup winning midfielder at the London Stadium.
Frank Leboeuf’s Plea to Chelsea
Ex-Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf was shocked by West Ham’s interest in Kante and wants Chelsea to bring him back. Leboeuf says that Kante has shown that he is still capable of performing at the international level based on his displays during the Euros.
Frank Leboeuf expressed disappointment at the decision made by Chelsea to release Kante, arguing that it was shameful given his performances in Euro 2024. ”
Chelsea as a football club is just not working and we are becoming a mockery for other clubs,” he said, bluntly pointing at the need to start delivering rather than making long-term promises.
While West Ham is keen on Kante, Chelsea receives criticism from ex-players and supporters urging the club to change its stance and resign the key midfielder.
The prospect of Kante’s return to the premier league, either with West Ham or with Chelsea is one of the big events of the summer transfer window.