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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.
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Marseille, Monaco and Fiorentina linked with Kanté

Marseille and Monaco have reportedly inquired about Mohamadou Kanté, according to Foot Mercato as relayed by Claret & Hugh. That is a reported contact step rather than an offer. West Ham Zone also names Fiorentina and says 20 clubs from several countries have scouted the midfielder.

West Ham are reported to value Kanté at €20m. The72 says a lower fee could be possible and that a loan may also appeal to clubs facing financial constraints. Those are reported options, not offers already on the table.

No bid, formal talks or agreement involving Marseille, Monaco or Fiorentina have been reported. Claret & Hugh's argument that West Ham should reject any approach is the writer's opinion, not a club decision.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that 20 clubs are monitoring West Ham midfielder Mahamadou Kante, with Marseille and Monaco among the interested sides, and that West Ham may seek £17.2m for a sale while considering a reduced fee or loan.
  • Foot Mercato (opens in a new tab) — Reports that multiple clubs are scouting Mahamadou Kante, including Marseille and Monaco.
  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Marseille and Monaco are interested in West Ham midfielder Mohamadou Kante, with a reported €20 million valuation and the possibility of a lower-fee or loan move.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham should consider selling Mohamadou Kante if an offer near the reportedly named €20 million asking price arrives, amid reported interest from up to 20 European clubs.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing Foot Mercato, that Marseille and Monaco have inquired about Mohamadou Kanté and that West Ham have set a €20 million valuation for the midfielder.
  • Foot Mercato (opens in a new tab) — Is cited by Claret & Hugh as reporting inquiries from Marseille and Monaco and a €20 million West Ham valuation for Mohamadou Kanté.