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Mohamadou Kanté Attracting France U21 Interest After West Ham Breakthrough

Mohamadou Kanté is reportedly attracting attention from France Under-21s after establishing himself in West Ham United’s first-team squad. RMC Sport report that the 21-year-old midfielder is on the radar of the French youth set-up following his breakthrough under Nuno Espírito…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 6:45 AM
Mohamadou Kanté Attracting France U21 Interest After West Ham Breakthrough
Key Things to Know
  • France Under-21s are reportedly monitoring 21-year-old West Ham midfielder Mohamadou Kante.
  • Kante has scored three Championship goals in eight appearances for West Ham this season.
  • West Ham rejected summer interest from Fiorentina and a French club to keep Kante.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United midfielder Mohamadou Kante is reportedly drawing interest from the France Under-21 national setup following his breakthrough under manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The 21-year-old Paris-born midfielder is eligible for both France and Senegal, though he has not yet received a formal call-up or chosen his international future. Kante has scored three Championship goals across eight league appearances this season.

West Ham reportedly turned down summer interest from Fiorentina and an unnamed French club to keep Kante, who is currently under contract until 2031. The club is now reportedly considering offering him improved terms. Kante will miss the upcoming match against QPR after receiving a red card during a recent comeback against Millwall.

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