Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is in superior talks over a brand new contract to increase his keep on the membership.
What’s happening with Kante at Chelsea?
The midfielder has been absent for most of the season with harm whereas his crew has suffered a poor run of type, placing supervisor Graham Potter beneath elevated stress.
Enzo Fernandez arrived for a British-record fee in the January switch window, however the departure of fellow midfielder Jorginho signifies that there ought to be room for Kante in the aspect when he makes his return.
Does Kante deserve a brand new deal?
Yes
No
The Frenchman is out of contract on the finish of the season, however it now appears that he may signal recent phrases to stay on the membership past the summer season.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed that he’s in superior talks with the membership, and it appears more likely he’ll keep than in earlier months.
He stated: “What we will say is that the negotiations between N’Golo Kante and Chelsea over a brand new contract are progressing very properly. It isn’t a executed deal but, however the negotiations are very superior.
“So we will say that Chelsea and N’Golo Kante are nearer now. In November, December, the brand new deal was actually unlikely as a result of the primary conferences weren’t that optimistic between Kante and Chelsea.
“Then the participant had an important position in the negotiation, as a result of he loves London, he loves the membership, he loves Chelsea, and so he actually desires to proceed there. N’Golo Kante’s giving prime precedence to Chelsea, so now it’s concerning the size of the contract they’re discussing, after which that is going to be an important level to know the way forward for N’Golo Kante.
“If in November or December, it was maybe 30-40% for N’Golo Kante to stay. Now we are close to 60-70% for Kante to continue at Chelsea, but let’s see how the negotiation will continue to the final stages, and it’s really important for Kante to return as soon as possible.”
Will Kante be the identical participant as earlier than?
At 31, Kante’s greatest years could also be past him, and his prolonged harm spells could imply that he struggles upon his return to the aspect.
However, given Chelsea’s high turnover of players in the final two switch home windows, an skilled participant like Kante, who has gained practically each trophy on supply in his time at Stamford Bridge, could possibly be helpful to assist youthful gamers resembling Fernandez settle on the membership.
Even if he has to settle for a rotational position, Kante should have an enormous half to play at Chelsea, and given his admiration for the membership and his popularity amongst the gamers, a contract extension could possibly be a superb transfer for all events because the membership await his return to motion.
Therefore, this looks like a optimistic breakthrough for all involved.