Chelsea’s hopes of keeping hold of N’Golo Kante have been dealt a blow after it was revealed that Paris Saint-Germain have held “extensive negotations” with his representatives over a summer move to France.
According to French media outlet Le Parisien, the club’s sporting director, Antero Henrique, the sports director of the club, has been trying to push through a summer deal for Kante.
Chelsea are understood to be reluctant to lose the midfielder, although a £98 million fee could tempt them into agreeing a transfer.
New manager Mauricio Sarri has already strengthened his midfield with the acquisition of Napoli star Jorginho, although it wasn’t expected that his arrival would be at the expense of Kante.