Besiktas are making a determined push to bring Franco-Malian midfielder N’Golo Kanté back to European football after his two-year stint with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
According to reports from Turkish outlet Fotomaç, the Istanbul club is keen to bolster its midfield ahead of the summer transfer window, and Kanté has emerged as a prime target.
The 34-year-old, who won the 2018 World Cup with France, is seen as an ideal candidate to add experience and quality to Besiktas’ squad.
Newly appointed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is believed to be driving the pursuit of Kanté, with reports suggesting he has already held discussions with the former Chelsea star to assess his interest in a return to Europe.
While Kanté has remained characteristically reserved about his future, indications suggest he is open to the possibility of a new challenge on the continent.
Having spent two seasons in the Saudi Pro League, the midfielder may find the prospect of European football appealing once again, particularly with a project that offers competitive ambitions.
Besiktas, one of Turkey’s biggest clubs, is eager to make a statement in the transfer market, and securing a player of Kanté’s caliber would be a significant coup.
Negotiations are expected to develop in the coming weeks as Besiktas look to convince Kanté to make the move. While no official agreement has been reached, the club’s interest is strong, and Kanté’s future could take a decisive turn as the summer window approaches.
