West Ham United is reportedly preparing a new offer of £33 million for N’Golo Kante after their initial bid of £25 million was rejected by Al-Ittihad. According to sports journalist Sebastien Vidal, the Hammers are eager to sign the 33-year-old midfielder and are willing to pay a significant fee to secure his services.
Kante, who won the World Cup with France in 2018, is keen to return to London and is open to taking a major pay cut to join West Ham. However, the club is aware that Kante’s best years may be behind him, and his struggles with injuries during his time at Chelsea are a concern.
Despite this, West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is keen to sign Kante and is willing to pay a significant fee to bring him to the London Stadium. The club has made contact with Kante’s representatives and is hopeful of agreeing a deal soon.
The signing of Kante would be a major coup for West Ham, who are looking to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season. The club has already made several signings this summer, including the addition of a new defender, and is keen to add more quality players to their squad.
In other West Ham news, the club has made contact with a new defender and has received the green light from the player to proceed with the deal. The Hammers are looking to strengthen their defense and are hopeful of agreeing a deal soon.
Overall, West Ham is keen to sign Kante and is willing to pay a significant fee to bring him to the club. While there are concerns about Kante’s injuries and age, the club believes that he can still make a significant contribution to their squad.