Just in: Chelsea agree huge fee for Leicester City star

– Kante could be on his way to Stamford Bridge

– The ‘Blues’ have reportedly agreed a fee for the Frenchman

– The player is said to have rejected a new offer with his current club

There are reports that Chelsea have agreed a £29.1 million (about N11bn) fee with English Premier League champions Leicester City for star midfielder N’Golo Kante.

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Daily Telegraph (UK) has it that the France international midfielder has rejected a new offer with his current club that includes a weekly salary of £100,000, although he noted the Foxes are ready to make the player a better offer in an attempt to keep him.

“Claudio Ranieri has pleaded with his stars to stay for at least one more year, and Leicester are determined to ensure that Kante, a £5.6 million signing from Caen last summer, does not leave without a fight,” the report said.

At the 2015/2016 season, Kante displayed exceptional skills and his effort pivoted the Foxes to the summit of the Premier League and holding their nerve in the final weeks of the season.

Kante’s main assets are his defensive qualities while he is capable in possession and can drive forward with the ball.

It was also disclosed that the new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is keen on getting midfielder on board would be a brilliant piece of business.

Kante was part of the French side that lost the Euro 2016 final to Portugal.

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Ronaldo’s side defeated hosts France 1-0 in the final to win the tournament in a spectacular fashion. The epic final proceeded into extra-time but substitute Eder got the all-important goal after 109 minutes to ensure the Selecao win the tournament.

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