Manchester United's new manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante. The Dutchman is expected to dismantle and rebuild a United squad that has endured a dismal 2021-22 campaign.
According to the Mirror, Ten Hag wants to begin his revolution at Old Trafford by signing Kante. The 52-year-old believes the Frenchman's energy, tenacity and experience would bolster United's midfield, which the team must improve this summer.
Kante rose to prominence during his time with Leicester City, winning the 2015-16 Premier League title. He joined Chelsea the following summer and won another league title and the 'Premier League Player of the Season' award in his debut season.
The Frenchman has also won a UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, FA Cup and a FIFA Club World Cup. Kante could be an 'attainable target' for United, as opposed to the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni and Declan Rice.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is likely to be provided with a sizeable transfer budget by new owner Todd Boehly, whose £4.25 billion takeover has been approved by the UK government and the Premier League. The Blues could be set to make many additions to their squad, which could see Kante leaving.
The 31-year-old has just one year remaining in his contract, so the Blues could cash in on him this summer. United could make a move for the midfielder despite interim manager Ralf Rangnick's criticism of the club's decision to sign players who are entering the twilight of their careers.
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