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Arsenal to swoop for World Cup winner?
Arsenal to swoop for World Cup winner?
Arsenal are reportedly keen on landing the services of Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante this summer.
The Gunners are searching for a new defensive midfielder, and prefer to land someone with vast experience.
Leicester City's Youri Tielemans has been linked in recent weeks, but Kante has now emerged as a shock target.
According to The Daily Star, the Gunners are lining up a surprise approach for Kante, whose contract expires soon.
His current deal with the Blues concludes next summer, but talks are yet to commence over a possible renewal.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is pushing for an extension, but the hierarchy's reluctance could lead to Kante's exit.
Still, the 31-year-old is unlikely to come for cheap this summer, and Arsenal may need to pay around £35 million.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal attempt to sign him. It may not be a worthwhile signing at the current point.
Kante has suffered numerous niggles over the past year, and this has contributed to a dip in his performances.
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