Al-Ittihad do not want to lose West Ham United target N’Golo Kante, and the midfielder will not attempt to force a move this summer.
West Ham are interested in taking the former Chelsea midfielder back to London in the ongoing transfer window.
The Hammers are in talks with the player and his representatives over a potential transfer but there are significant hurdles to overcome.
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West Ham are expected to struggle to match his present salary, and they will have to bargain with reluctant sellers in the form of Al-Ittihad.
According to French sports daily L’Equipe, the Saudi Pro League team does not intend to sell the midfielder this summer.
Laurent Blanc wants to keep his countryman and has plans for the new season with the France international in his squad.
Kante is interested in returning to the Premier League and Europe, but is not willing to force a trade.
He is happy that a season in Saudi Arabia landed him back in the France squad for the European Championship.
It is unclear how the situation will unfold if West Ham make an official offer, which they have yet to do.
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