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title: "Real Madrid: Los Blancos eye up Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/real-madrid-los-blancos-eye-up-chelseas-ngolo-kante/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Callum Pragnell"
section: "La Liga News"
published: "2019-10-08T20:25:11Z"
modified: "2019-10-08T20:25:11Z"
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# Real Madrid: Los Blancos eye up Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante

**Real Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante ahead of a potential move for the France international next summer, according to Sport (via [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10079829/real-madrid-juventus-chelsea-ngolo-kante-transfer-news/)).**

The [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7524233/Maurizio-Sarri-wants-reunion-Chelsea-star-NGolo-Kante-form-perfect-midfield.html) recently reported that Kante is being lined up for a reunion with previous Blues boss Maurizio Sarri at Juventus, though it is Real Madrid who are now thought to be keen on bringing the 28-year-old to Spain, after doubts regarding current holding midfielder Casemiro – who has committed the most fouls out of anyone in La Liga so far this term (16, [4 bookings](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/88526/History/Casemiro)).

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Madrid currently lead the way in La Liga after eight matches but have been far from convincing on the pitch thus far.

On Saturday they found themselves 3-0 up heading into the final 30 minutes of their contest against Granada, but endured a nervy end after the visitors pulled two goals back late on.

James Rodriguez’s last minute finish secured a 4-2 win for Los Blancos, which sees Zinedine Zidane’s men remain above Barcelona at the [top of the table by two points](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/spanish-la-liga/table) heading into the international break.

N’Golo Kante has made a name for himself as one of the Premier League’s most effective midfielders since arriving at Leicester City from Caen in 2015.

The Frenchman was a standout performer as the Foxes shocked the footballing world by winning the league title in 2015-16, and then moved to Chelsea where he won it again with his new side during his debut season in west London.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Signing a player of N’Golo Kante’s quality and versatility makes complete sense from Madrid’s perspective. At Chelsea he has proved that he is [adept](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/profil/spieler/225083) to playing in a more advanced role in central midfield, as well as his obvious quality as a [holding linchpin](https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/news-gossip/424917/claude-makelele-ngolo-kante-wide-midfielders/) in the middle of the park.

Casemiro is a liability – proven by his issues with discipline – and Luka Modric is now reaching the twilight stages of a glistening career and is being [heavily linked with a move to Italy](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9528813/luka-modric-real-madrid-ac-milan/) at the end of the campaign.

Snapping up the likeable 28-year-old would be viewed as extremely good business, and massively help out Los Blancos’ midfield.

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