JUVENTUS are set to jump ahead of Chelsea in a move for N'Golo Kante, according to reports.
Spanish media outlet AS say the Italian giants are weighing up a move for Leicester's midfield maestro.
Apparently Massimiliano Allegri is considering a part-exchange offer including cash and midfielder Mario Lemina for the Premier League champion.
Leicester are desperate to keep hold of their defensive stalwart and have offered the France international a £100,000-a-week deal to stay at the King Power Stadium.
But earlier this week The Telegraph suggested the 25-year-old was siding towards leaving Leicester this summer, favouring a move to Antonio Conte's Chelsea.
Although he's not yet made up his mind, with Manchester United and Arsenal also in the mix for his signature.
Although he's not yet made up his mind, with Manchester United and Arsenal also in the mix for his signature.
Kante reportedly has a £20m release clause in his contract, which any of the chasing clubs could afford, but according to The Telegraph, Leicester can accept the highest bid over that amount, so a bidding war could yet be in the offing.
It seems Leicester are already bracing themselves for the loss of their key player, signing Nampalys Mendy from OGC Nice on a four-year contract today.
The 24-year-old is another defensive midfielder who could try and fill the big boots Kante would leave behind.
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