N'Golo Kante linked with Saudi move as Chelsea contract talks drag on

<p>France midfielder N'Golo Kante is reportedly being lined up by Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad with his contract at Chelsea due to expire at the end of the season.</p>

<p>The Saudi Pro League has already attracted the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nasr, while Karim Benzema is set to join Al-Ittihad after leaving for Real Madrid after 14 years and could have Kante as his teammate.</p>

<p>Kante's contract expires at the end of the month and when asked if he wants to remain at the Blues, the 32-year-old said: "For sure. It's an exciting project for the club," in reference to the massive investment made by new owner Todd Boehly.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately this season hasn't been to Chelsea's standards. But everyone wants to go in this way, the way of success and winning titles.</p>

<p>"I hope this club will again fight in this direction. Let's see where I will be but I hope that this is a change for the club, that is most important."</p>

<p>The former Leicester City midfielder had an injury-plagued season making just nine appearances before having surgery on his knee and says he is making good progress in getting back to full match fitness.</p>

<p>"It was the purpose of the surgery, to come back strong," said the diminutive workhorse.</p>

<p>"At the moment I feel good, hopefully it'll carry on like this. For the last weeks I've been playing I've felt very good.</p>

<p>"Hopefully I can carry on for the rest of the season and hopefully the most difficult part is behind me, and I'm able to forget it - enjoying football again and wins again. Hopefully more success [too]."</p>

<p>Kante had previously been linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and even Arsenal.</p>

<p>It is reported that the Blues are offering Kante €290k a week but the far larger sum expected to be offered by the Al-Ittihad could sway his decision.</p>

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