Kante set for transfer talks to link up with Benzema at new club as ‘chiefs fly to London for meeting with Chelsea ace’
CHELSEA midfielder N’Golo Kane is on the verge of a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, reports claim.
According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, representatives will travel to London this week to speak to the Frenchman’s entourage.
The Tigers are confident that an agreement will be made quickly, with Kante’s Chelsea contract set to expire at the end of this month.
Kante joined Chelsea in a £30million transfer from Leicester in 2016 and has since made 269 appearances for the west London club.
However, he was limited to just nine outings this season due to a severe hamstring injury.
Chelsea had hoped to keep Kante on board by offering him a two-year contract extension, but the 32-year-old now looks set to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis.
The Frenchman is now expected to link-up with his international teammate Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad.
Real Madrid announced Benzema’s departure from the club on Sunday morning.
An official statement read: “Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club.
“Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection for who is already one of our greatest legends.”
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Benzema, who has been a fan favourite at the Santiago Bernabeu for the last 14 years, reportedly agreed contract terms with Al Ittihad this week.
The Saudi side are also attempting to sign Wolves winger Adama Traore.