Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte is eyeing a free transfer of N’Golo Kante in the next summer window, as his contract with Chelsea will expire. The France star was brought by Conte to Chelsea in the summer of 2016 and had a huge impact over all these years.
It would be intriguing if the player joins with his former manager again. Kante is in the final few months of his Chelsea contract. The new owners are not showing any interest to offer a new deal to their star man.
If this happens, Kante may become one of the most demanding free agents on the market. Relevo journalist Matteo Moretto has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur may join Barcelona in the race to sign the defensive midfielder.
Antonio Conte is a big admirer of Chelsea midfielder and the 31-year-old can still offer a great service to his rival club.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Interest in Kante
Kante was the main man in the midfield when Cote was in charge. After winning the Premier League with Leicester City, Conte was convinced to buy him to build his team around him.
The French midfielder did so, as he won another Premier League with Chelsea. Under Thomas Tuchel, he won his Champions League. He won the man of the match in the Champions League final against Manchester City for his brilliant play.
Rumours suggest that The London Blues offered a two-year extension, which Kante is not ready to accept. However, the midfielder wants a four-year deal.
The Blues are not eager to offer such a long deal whose best years have gone. The player’s recent injury record is also a stumbling block to convincing new owners.
Kante played 90 minutes in the opening game of the season. But he picked up an injury against Tottenham which has sidelined him for months.
As his future is uncertain several major clubs will try to get his signature for next summer for free. Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are following the midfielder’s contract situation for a long time. Tottenham Hotspur is ready to get into this race as well.
The 31-year-old wants to stay in England, and Tottenham Hotspur has a big opportunity to get a such talented player.
According to Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto, Conte ‘really likes’ Kante. But Spurs will only offer a short-term deal. In recent times, Conte signed Perisic and Forster on a short-term deal as well.
Kante can still offer quality in the midfield of any team. But his fitness issue may become a major problem for any club.
