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Soccer News of Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Saudi emissaries in London to price out Kante from Chelsea - Fabrizio Romano

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Veterans N’Golo Kanté is reported to be on the radar of the Saudi club, Al Ittihad.

According to transfer analyst, Fabrizio Romano, officials of the club are currently in London to convince Kante to join the Arab league in the next season.

The pursuit of the 32-year-old Kante comes after Al Ittihad had already made an official bid for Real Madrid star, Karim Benzema.

"N’Golo Kanté situation remains open as he’d love to stay at Chelsea but talks are not advancing to final stages after being close to full agreement in March. #CFC."

"Understand Al Ittihad and Al Nassr are the two Saudi clubs who are ready to tempt Kanté for new experience," Fabrizio tweeted.

He later revealed the details of the potential deal on his Instagram page.

Saudi emissaries are in London to present an official proposal to N’Golo Kanté to join the Arab league

◉ There are two clubs offered to Kanté, Al Ittihad (with Benzema) are now ahead of Al Nassr (with Ronaldo).

◉ The salary bid could reach €100m — inclusive of the image rights for N’Golo and also commercial deals.

◉ Kanté always gave priority to new deal at Chelsea as he loves London and the club — it was close in March then back in stand by after new injury. More to follow.