Overview
- Fenerbahçe have spoken directly with Kanté’s camp and tabled a contract proposal, with club-to-club talks expected, according to Transfermarkt citing Fabrizio Romano.
- Kanté is in the final six months of his Al-Ittihad deal and has not agreed an extension, allowing pre-contract discussions with foreign clubs.
- Reports from L'Équipe, via Goal, say Fenerbahçe want an immediate transfer rather than waiting for the summer.
- Al-Ittihad are working to keep Kanté but could consider a January sale, which would also free a foreign-player slot, talkSPORT reports.
- Coverage notes that a European return could strengthen Kanté’s case for France selection at the 2026 World Cup.