Thomas Tuchel faces huge N'Golo Kante Chelsea decision as Man United make shock transfer call

Thomas Tuchel could be set to be handed a major blow to his rebuild at Chelsea this summer following Manchester United's latest decision. Erik ten Hag's side have registered an interest in N'Golo Kante, according to The Guardian.

The 31-year-old featured 42 times for the Blues this season, with a growing injury record hampering his ability to reach the heights he once relished. The report claims that United are eager to find out whether the France international could be sold this summer, with his contract at Stamford Bridge expiring next year.

It's believed that the west Londoners are reluctant to sell the midfielder, who is a favourite of Tuchel. However, Todd Boehly's consortium, who have agreed a £4.25billion deal to buy the club, are expected to 'push for A-list signings' to mark a new era at Stamford Bridge, according to the MailOnline.

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And, with the new ownership group eager to bolster the Blues armoury, The Telegraph indicate that, after player sales are taken into account, Tuchel could have as much as £200million at his disposal to strengthen his side. Not to mention the return of Conor Gallagher, who has been described as 'Kante but with goals', from a hugely successful loan spell at Crystal Palace.

So, naturally, Kante faces a growingly uncertain future at the club. However, the Blues boss thinks that the Frenchman's career in west London deserves more recognition and claims the midfielder has been the key to Chelsea's recent success.

Earlier this month, when asked if Kante should be spoken of alongside Didier Drogba, Tuchel said: "For sure, but because he is not that obvious, he is not in the spotlight, he is even more