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Mohamadou Kanté Transfer

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Will Mohamadou Kanté leave West Ham? Foot Mercato is reported to say Marseille and Monaco have inquired about the midfielder, while West Ham Zone also names Fiorentina and says 20 clubs have scouted him.

West Ham are reportedly seeking €20m for a sale, although a lower fee or loan is also said to be possible. No bid, formal talks or agreement have been reported.

No-Guff Summary

  • The named clubs: Marseille and Monaco are reported to have inquired, while Fiorentina are also linked and 20 clubs are said to have scouted Kanté.
  • West Ham's reported position: The club are said to want €20m for a sale, but a reduced fee or loan could also be considered.
  • What is missing: No bid, formal talks or agreement has been reported.
Development

Ligue 1 clubs linked with Kanté

The72, citing The Athletic, reports that West Ham are bracing for bids for Mohamadou Kanté, with unnamed Ligue 1 clubs said to be interested and a valuation of £15m to £20m quoted.

The72 is relaying The Athletic’s report, rather than providing independent confirmation. No interested club, approach, bid or talks are identified.

Sources

  • Get French Football News (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Mohamadou Kanté is attracting Ligue 1 interest and that West Ham are preparing for possible bids, with The Athletic valuing the midfielder at £15m-£20m.
  • The Athletic (opens in a new tab) — Reports interest in Mohamadou Kanté from Ligue 1 clubs, a valuation of £15m-£20m and West Ham’s willingness to listen to offers for several players.
  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham expect interest in Mohamadou Kante, with Ligue 1 clubs said to be monitoring the midfielder and a valuation of £15m-£20m reported.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports French Ligue 1 interest in Mohamadou Kanté, a reported £15-20 million valuation and an unnamed source's claim that Nuno Espírito Santo rates the midfielder highly.