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title: "Chelsea: Sale of N’Golo Kante could provide crucial funds towards Lampard’s goalkeeper hunt"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Georgia Goulding"
section: "Chelsea Football Club"
published: "2020-08-27T18:20:42Z"
modified: "2020-08-27T18:20:42Z"
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# Chelsea: Sale of N’Golo Kante could provide crucial funds towards Lampard’s goalkeeper hunt

**The final curtain looks to have drawn on N’Golo Kante’s time with Chelsea as it becomes apparent he is no longer part of Frank Lampard’s plans.**

Former Blues boss Antonio Conte has made his interest in the Frenchman known, but he won’t be a cheap asset to acquire. According to Corriere dello Sport (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/frank-lampard-sees-chelsea-star-outgoing-want-e60m-cash-manager-sees-dream/)), Kante will still command a fee of about €60million (£53.2m), despite no longer having a spot in the Chelsea team.

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Inter Milan are eager to bring Kante to Italy following his success with both Leicester and Chelsea. Impressively, the midfielder has helped guide both teams to a Premier League title, something which is very hard to ignore.

Indeed, Conte is looking to make a move happen, but this has only been viewed as possible if the Italians can land a large outgoing sale.

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Lampard is making good use of the current transfer window, with his latest senior signing coming in the form of [£50m Ben Chilwell.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53913585) However, the left-back is just the start of more defensive recruits to arrive.

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After already strengthening his attack, the Stamford Bridge icon has outlined the importance of ensuring the defence is on the same level. Thiago Silva is also [due to join the West Londoners](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/potential-new-captain-thiago-silva-could-become-a-chelsea-player-this-week-following-medical/) on a free contract.

One of Lampard’s major worries is his options between the sticks, having all but [washed his hands of Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/chelsea-frank-lampard-offload-kepa-transfer-rumours-doubts/) after his performances last season. The club conceded the most amount of goals out of the Premier League top ten with a worrying 54.

Chelsea have eyed up the likes of Jan Oblak to replace Kepa, but Atletico Madrid have stood firm on the [£110m release clause](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/chelsea-atletico-madrid-will-refuse-any-deal-for-jan-oblak-involving-a-swap-for-kepa/) for the Slovenian. However, if they can offload Kante and pocket a healthy £53.2m, it will be a huge boost in their hunt for a proven, high-calibre shot-stopper.

***Is Frank Lampard doing the right thing by selling N’Golo Kante? Join the conversation in the comments below…***