N’Golo Kante has remained coy over his future at Chelsea as he continues to be linked with a sensational move to Manchester United, insisting he will ‘think about it at the right time’.
Kante – who has won the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and Club World Cup at Stamford Bridge – is set to enter the final year of his contract.
Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Manchester United have reportedly expressed interest in signing Kante as incoming manager Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his options in midfield.
United have been linked with Declan Rice, Frenkie de Jong and Aurelien Tchouameni but could make French World Cup winner Kante their priority signing in Ten Hag’s first window in charge.
If Kante, 31, stalls over signing a contract extension at Chelsea, the club’s new owners may decide to sell him this summer in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer in 12 months’ time.
Kante insists his mind is purely on Chelsea’s final two games of the season, although he admits he will have to weigh up his future in the near future.
Thomas Tuchel’s side finish their Premier League campaign with fixtures against Leicester City on Thursday night and Watford on Sunday.
Asked about his future at Stamford Bridge, Kante told Sky Sports: ‘The only thing that is sure is that I have one more year on my contract. It’s not really my concern.
‘The only thing [on my mind] is to finish the season well. I’ll think about it at the right time but I just want to finish the season as best as possible.’
Kante came on as a substitute during the FA Cup final against Liverpool on Saturday but was unable to fire the Blues to another trophy as Jurgen Klopp’s side won 6-5 on penalties.
Tuchel’s side have only won two of their last
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