Tottenham eyeing move for former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Fenerbahce star N’Golo Kante, according to reports from Turkey.

Spurs have been bolstering their engine room in the summer transfer window and are now reportedly eyeing the 35-year-old.

Tottenham have added Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes to Roberto De Zerbi’s roster, but after losing Yves Bissouma and Joao Palhinha, they could use another addition.

Spurs captain Cristian Romero could exit the North London outfit, leaving a leadership vacuum. Midfielder Lucas Bergvall also reportedly wants out to search for playing time.

Kante would be a sensational addition. Despite being in the twilight of his career, he is still an outstanding ball-winner.

He also brings winning experience, having clinched two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League and the World Cup in 2018.

Despite his quiet nature, he reportedly brings an unwavering winning mentality to the dressing room, and he is a ball of positivity ahead of games.

Spurs will value these leadership qualities as they look to bounce back from two tumultuous Premier League campaigns in which they finished dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Tottenham do not have a proper ball-winner in the middle of the park, and Kante can do a decent job. England manager Thomas Tuchel believes he is ‘unique and a joy to watch‘.

However, the report should be treated with a healthy dose of scepticism.

While Kante’s pedigree is beyond question, it is difficult to see Tottenham making a serious move for a 35-year-old whose best years are behind him.

Also, it is hard to envisage a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, given his long and successful association with fierce London rivals Chelsea.

Spurs have already invested in younger midfield options this summer, suggesting the club is building with the future in mind rather than relying on short-term fixes.

If another midfielder arrives before the transfer window closes, it is far more likely to be someone who can become a long-term fixture.