West Ham in talks to bring N’Golo Kanté back from Saudi Arabia for £20M

New manager Julen Lopetegui is a long-time admirer.

HAMMERS-BOUND? France's Ngolo Kante (centre) attempts a shot towards goal during the UEFA Euro 2024, quarter-final. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

West Ham hope to sign the former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kanté from Al-Ittihad. Negotiations between the two parties are ongoing and there is a willingness to get a deal done on both sides for the 33-year-old who played for France at Euro 2024.

Kanté, who moved to Saudi ­Arabia in 2023 after seven years with ­Chelsea, is thought to be happy with his ­current club but is open to returning to London.