Just In: Antonio Conte Wants A Reunion With Chelsea Midfielder N’golo Kante
Brilliant Antonio Conte wants a reunion with Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, Italian report revealed.
The Italian manager prized Kante away from Premier League-winning Leicester in 2016.
And now managing Inter Milan, it is claimed Conte has reignited an interest in signing the midfielder.
According to Italian reporter Nicolò Schira, Kante is the coach’s “greatest dream” as he looks to add a SIXTH Premier League player to his squad.
He last year signed Romelu Lukaku, Christian Eriksen, Ashley Young, Victor Moses and Alexis Sanchez.
Conte is also planning a swoop for Chelsea’s unwanted left-back Emerson.
The defender’s future at Stamford Bridge appears over as they look complete the signing of Ben Chilwell from Leicester.
Kante’s Blues career also faces uncertainty, with boss Frank Lampard planning a major summer overhaul.
Having already brought in Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, creating funds to afford Kai Havertz and Chilwell could soon take priority.
But, Lampard in June reiterated that Kante was part of his long-term plan moving ahead.