“Advancing” | IRONS IN KANTE TALKS | Club seek to land former Chelsea star in shock move

[@russbishop9631]

Goes totally against our new direction. Do we really want him soz this seems like it could be turning into a Moyse red bull model😂😂

[@billclarke7893]

The more I think about this and hear talks are actually happening, the scenario of player/coach for our youngsters along with working with Alvarez could work, certainly would improve anyone just being around this humble man.

[@leex648]

No better player/man to have around Potts/Orford whilst they develop than Kante. If he was 27 we wouldn't stand a chance 😅

[@cravenmoorehead8]

Fans all day have turned their noses up at signing Kante. Give your heads a wobble 🙄

[@TheWestHamWay]

If he can still perform at a high level then absolutely mate

[@MC24DB]

100%, 33, way passed his prime, high wages, being playing in a shit league and had an awful Euros, that 20m could be used elsewhere.

[@cravenmoorehead8]

@MC24DB Awful Euros? He was the best player at the tournament you clown. Yeah, he's really passed it isn't it 🙄 You entitled fans honestly. You'd be happy with Soucek playing instead of Kante wouldn't you? Always one idiot.

[@Moody75981]

Too much money and too old

[@johnexpatthailand2142]

We need a team for now with youngsters mixed in. Bring the price down from 20m and sensible wages if he's still on his game for 2 years and we still get a Proper striker.

[@LEE_MASON_]

Honestly, I'm happy to go with anybody they think can move us forward. Just looking forward to the new season & this fresh start. Imagine how depressing this pre season would be if Moyes was still here. Soul destroying. Hopefully gonna see some half decent games of football for once. Transfer wise, whatever happens, happens. Less bothered than wanting to see my team finally pass the ball about.

[@Gwalsh94-mz2lj]

Kante just like one of those players where age is just a number. I think he can easily play at the top level for another 3-4 years. So 20mil seems like good value, just comes down to wages

[@JakeCollins-x3v]

This has David Sullivan all over it!!!!!!

[@daveandrews175]

If Kate was 27 we couldn't afford him do you not think this gives us 2 years to let the kids flourish ie orford earthy to flourish and learn from him

[@MyShowbizName]

So we've finally reopened the West Ham Retirement Home.

[@christianclark8530]

Soucek or Kante?

[@markwatson6579]

Downes or Kante ? I would actually take Kante Mark

[@Douglas-xs1bf]

2nd that. 2 years tops.

[@laurencemedaney2233]

His wages alone means this makes no sense to me

[@Douglas-xs1bf]

Do you know what his wage demands are or just guessing?

[@laurencemedaney2233]

@@Douglas-xs1bf if he left Chelsea for Saudi, he didn’t do it for love of sand dunes

[@gman4473]

2 year deal tops ⚒️

[@elysium1977]

Kante? No thanks ....great player but 33 and didn't we just let Downes leave to create a pathway for Potts and Orford??? Kante would just hinder their progression. ..a good player but no thanks, not at the detriment of our young players.

[@derekporter1634]

No not at 20mill loan or a low price

[@paullucas3684]

If it is true, I would think this Indicates that Alverez is going to play in the middle of a back 3, while Potts and Earthy go out on loan.

[@DC-uf6ve]

I dont think it indicates that at all. Kanye has much more to his game than just holding. There's no way we're going to play Alvarez at CB.

[@TonyHammer61]

If Kante was 27 we would not be able to afford him. Kante will be great cover for Alvarez now that Downes has gone. Soucek and JWP cannot play the role that Kante does. I would think he has another 3-4 years of football in him. There is no sell-on value of course but he was very good in the Euros and showed that he still has it

[@jharris-coyi]

Can't believe the kante one , he's gonna be on massive wages from the Saudis , also he's what 33 ? Watch this space as they say

[@costahammer48]

Wages a massive stumbling block & im sure he’d want European football!! Perhaps Alvarez is off to Man U 🤔 Great player but be very surprised if it happens! Nelson is one i’m not feeling, seems a better move for him rather than us!

[@RobCherry-hx4fb]

Anything more than 125k don't bother

[@DC-uf6ve]

Geezer gets to work EARLY

[@scottbarnard4659]

Seems like where doing this so Man United can offload Casimero to Saudi. I guessing we will end up getting Aaron wan bisakka now and the Nice CB on a loan with a option to buy. Seems like where having a much better relationship with Man United.

[@elysium1977]

Reiss Nelson???? F...F...S!!! absolute waste of money, injury prone and totally overrated....25 million ? I wouldn't pay 2.5 million.....he is another predominantly right sided player who can play on the left.... if we are sprending 25 million on a winger then we can do 100 times better than Reiss effing Nelson....this would be an absolute joke of a signing.....sorry do not want him at all ....this would be a disaster and sjow a complete lack of ambition

[@jacoblloyd3768]

33 years old! That bloke could be 333 and still cover every blade of grass on the pitch! We just sold Flynn downes, for £16/17M! I’d be happy to bring him in! He brings so much in my opinion!

[@deanlake1738]

Ignore his age he is still class and more importantly a leader and a winner this would be a great signing and good for the younger players. Real Madrid were not concerned about modric when he was 33 and I feel the same about kante I hope we pull this one off ⚒️

[@johnmurdoch1637]

Kante is better than Dec , well he is if you go by the Euros

[@MC24DB]

France were shit lol, 2 games 2 own goals got them through and penalties, only time they played well was the second half against Spain.

[@garrycrawford4746]

If he was 27 28 he would be 100 million the man as still got it great for a couple of years .

[@Matt.WHU.Rayney]

I’m so angry. We had Downes sold him for peanuts (imo) & now want Kante who’s gonna be claiming his pension soon. Pathetic.

[@forest_169]

He’s quality even at 33 runs forever.

[@TheWestHamWay]

Tbf he looked decent at the euros

[@redzbass6254]

Need experience with young players

[@justinking2369]

He’d bring a lot for a season or 2. Not just quality on pitch but experience to pass on to youngsters.

[@adamlees8410]

Cante is levels above Souchek and Ward Prowse. Get him in NOW!

[@TheWestHamWay]

Yeah it’s definitely a spilt in the fanbase but if he can perform at a high level then he’d be a huge asset you’d imagine

[@scottbarnard4659]

Still a top player he will help us push forward. So why not! Hopefully we get Toney aswell

[@DC-uf6ve]

We can start a retirement home like the Redknapp days.

[@scottbarnard4659]

@@DC-uf6ve really I don't think so. Kante still got a few years in him and Toney still got a lot of years in him. obviously going after Wesley and we have Luis gulihmere, we still got Earthy, Potts and a whole bunch of youth Talent ready. We will be fine bringing in some older players.

[@DC-uf6ve]

@@scottbarnard4659 PSR means we cant do many of these types of deal if we want to compete long term. Kilman has no resale value, nor would Kante or Toney. Its short term thinking.

[@scottbarnard4659]

@@DC-uf6ve PSR is where we ain't allowed to lose 105 million in a three year period. We are good for PSR.

[@DC-uf6ve]

@@scottbarnard4659 Sorry FFP rules to keep the big clubs at the top and everyone else down. Steidten d's pearls appear to have dried up if Kante and Toney are the targets.

[@2009kall]

This is a Loppy Bollocks signing. Tim should NEVER sanction this. Big mistake!!!

[@Douglas-xs1bf]

Reports saying its a Tim selection. Sorry mate.

[@KM-yg1tb]

While still a good player, there is no need for Kante…. It would surely stop Potts playing?!

[@Douglas-xs1bf]

Is Potts the starter?

[@KM-yg1tb]

While still a good player, there is no need for Kante…. It would surely stop Potts playing?! Reece Nelson…why?! £20m!? Wan Bissaka would be a good buy.

[@ianwhite3616]

Hopefully this is another bs story...... Really don't want this,the geezers 33,don't go anywhere this deal....20 mill is far to steep for an old man who we don't need

[@mistickie]

This will age well