da esoccer bet： Even though he has been a big part of Chelsea’s success over the years, N’Golo Kante has lately also been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. Of course, whether that will indeed materialise or not remains to be seen, but the transfer rumours are still there.
da prosport bet： Not only that but over the course of the summer transfer window, Manchester United suddenly emerged as potential suitors should the versatile midfielder really want a change of scenery.
And now, the Red Devils have essentially been tipped to go in for the player by Crystal Palace star, Andros Townsend.
Here’s what he said for TalkSPORT: “For me, 100 per cent, his best position is just in front of the back four, patrolling that midfield, literally like a wall between the midfield and the back four. He is the best player in the world in that position. If, hypothetically, he went to Man United, he would make them title challengers.”
The reason behind such a huge claim is that Townsend believes Kante would free up both Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes, giving them more licence to attack and play higher up the pitch where they are the most dangerous.
Of course, the current Blue is also keen on playing in advanced areas as well but can be deployed in a deeper, destroyer role.
But at the end of the day, a switch to Old Trafford would indeed be a very difficult operation and one that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not necessarily contemplating at the very moment.
Verdict
Adding Kante to such a talented and stacked midfield would surely push Man United to a whole new level.
But realistically, it would be difficult to see Frank Lampard part ways with his midfielder in the first place, let alone let him go to a direct rival for the top of the table in the Premier League.