According to renowned journalist Ben Jacobs, Jeddah United's central midfielder Kante has clearly expressed his willingness to remain with the team. This news is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for Jeddah United fans and a disappointment for West Ham United, the club that was interested in Kante.
West Ham United had reportedly made a £15 million offer to Jeddah United to bring the French midfielder on board. However, Jeddah United did not budge from this offer and were adamant that they were not willing to sell Kante. This decision not only reflects the great importance that Jeddah United attaches to Kante, but also shows their confidence in the team's current lineup and determination to stabilize the development of the team.
Kante joined Jeddah United on a free transfer last summer and quickly became the centerpiece of the team's midfield in a short period of time. He also had an outstanding performance in the Europa League this summer, further proving his strength and value. Despite being 33 years old, Kante's form is still maintained quite well, his contract with Jeddah United will not expire until the summer of 2026, and the current price of de transfer is still as high as 9 million euros.
In addition, Ben Jacobs has revealed West Ham United's strong interest in Milan defender Tomori. Tomori had come close to joining West Ham United on loan in the summer of 2020, but ultimately failed to do so. Now, West Ham United have once again shown a keen interest in the young defender in what is undoubtedly another important attempt to strengthen their backline.
