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Manchester United Target Chelsea Star N’Golo Kante: Does the Midfielder Emerge as a Viable Option for the Revival at Old Trafford?

Manchester United are linked with an incredible swoop for Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, that is if the reports are accurate. They remain in the hunt to secure their first signing of the summer under new manager Erik ten Hag. With the club having recently announced the departure of numerous players following the expiration of their long-term contract, the Red Devils await the Dutchman’s first acquisition as manager.

N'Golo Kante at Chelsea, N'Golo Kante, Manchester United
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With reports suggesting the Red Devils remain strongly in the race to secure the signings of Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong this summer. The lack of depth and quality across the midfield and defence remains a pressing concern amidst the possibility of both players staying at their current club beyond the summer.

Moreover, with numerous clubs expected to explore the possibilities of securing both promising and established players this summer, United will be keen on signing off on deals at the earliest. With the opportunity to explore the signings of players such as Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante this summer, Erik Ten Hag will be looking to add a handful of experienced names to the squad ahead of a crucial season for the club. 

Kante, whose contract with Chelsea expires next summer, remains to be presented with an offer by the London club. Having been a crucial part of the club’s achievements in recent seasons, the 31-year-old Frenchman is expected to be available on a cut-price deal this summer, provided he rejects an extension offer and decides to run down the remainder of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

Moreover, with United likely to sign two midfielders ahead of the new campaign, it remains to be seen if the Red Devils make a move for Kante despite having the Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel publicly express his admiration for the midfielder.

A Proven Winner

Having won a multitude of trophies across the club and international level, including the Premier League twice with Leicester City and Chelsea, Kante emerges as the most appealing of options for United as they look to bolster the squad’s midfield department this summer. With the team lacking a well-rounded box-to-box midfielder who also possesses the attributes to serve as a solitary defensive midfielder, Kante emerges as the perfect option to supplement Ten Hag’s footballing system likely to be employed at United.

With Kante alone having won more major trophies than United’s current midfield roster combined, the club and Ten Hag are only set to benefit from his presence in the dressing room. However, with United keen on avoiding the repeat of past mistakes in signing players with a troubling injury record whilst on the decline amidst the requirement of supplementing the vision of the new manager, it remains to be seen if the club seeks an ambitious move in luring the Frenchman to Old Trafford this summer.

Role Under Ten Hag

Flourishing in the role of a flexible midfield anchor, Kante is likely to be deployed in a dynamic midfield two provided he ends up at Old Trafford this summer. Known for his boundless energy on the pitch, Kante’s ability to serve as a defensive midfielder or as an aggressive ball carrier in a box-to-box role is likely to provide Ten Hag with the desired dynamism in the pivot whilst offering him a figure capable of conducting the pace of the game from the middle of the park.

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Moreover, known for his determination in covering the full length of the pitch when required, Kante could potentially revolutionize the midfield at United. With Ten Hag having adapted his style at Ajax concerning the players at his disposal, Kante emerges as a figure capable of offering him the desired flexibility in his approach to facing varied oppositions. However, having had numerous injury troubles over the recently concluded campaign, Ten Hag will be wary of the midfielder’s continued decline in availability ahead of his inaugural campaign as Manchester United manager.

Verdict

With fans having stressed the need to move away from targeting appealing names whilst on the decline, it remains unlikely for Kante to arrive at Old Trafford this summer. Moreover, with Ten Hag expected to focus on younger targets moving into the prime years alongside possessing the potential to instantly catalyse United’s current midfield, Kante remains unsuited to the club’s newly explored approach this summer.

While Kante retains world-class attributes, United’s “limited budget” combined with the need to provide him with a significant increase in wages is likely to dent the possibility of him moving to United this summer. Finally, with Chelsea likely to part ways with Jorginho this summer amidst the manager having stressed the importance of having Kante on the pitch, the French midfielder remains set to stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer transfer window.

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