Olympique de Marseille and AS Monaco are monitoring West Ham United defensive midfielder Mohamadou Kante following the English club's relegation to the Championship, as reported on June 12, 2026.
The 20-year-old Franco-Senegalese midfielder has attracted attention from around 20 European clubs across Germany, Austria, Scotland, Italy, and the Premier League this season, according to Foot Mercato.
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Interested Clubs and Price Tag
Italian side Fiorentina is also interested, drawn to Kante's 1.90-meter frame, physical strength, and powerful shooting ability.
West Ham has set a price tag of 20 million euros, though financial constraints could make a loan deal preferable for some suitors.
Kante made 32 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring five goals and providing three assists.
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He played 19 senior matches, including 11 in the Premier League, under a contract running until June 2031.
Born in Paris, Kante developed at AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers before joining Paris FC in 2021 and signing a five-year contract with West Ham in 2024.
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Transfermarkt currently values him at 1 million euros.
