Would find it difficult to see why we would sign Kante over Kamara considering the circumstances, Kate was obviously a much better player, but he isn't the same as he once was, and signing a 30+ year old who's on Pogba level wages is beyond ridiculous, at least Kamara would have resale value.
This is the same situation Arsenal found themselves in with Willian - that was hilarious, but us doing it would be even worse.
Kamara deal with recent update doesn't seem like cheap. Resale value is tied to wage too, which in Kamala case, wouldn't be easy to move on other than he's doing at least decent. There is no guarantee Kamara wouldn't flop.
And Kamara's own decision is also a big part often being ignored. Joining Aston Villa by leaving Marseille (CL football), money has big influence as much as guaranteed game time.
Kante may not be the same player he was, but he's still very well capable of world class performances, which I yet to see from Kamara. Kamara development trajectory doesn't suggest he can achieve that level any time soon. Not that I am a fan of signing Kante. I just feel the hype around Kamara is just OTT.
We need depth and we also need to sign quite a few players this summer
He can be a good option tat the right price and swap with Fred throughout the season.. might even teach Fred a thing or two
Sure he’s injury prone and older now but he’s PL proven.. we can offer him a 2+1 contract just to play it safe if anything
A good pre-season and good management can keep him well-prepared for crucial phases of the season
No way he would accept 2+1. The reason is he can stay with Chelsea this season, then still easy enough to get guaranteed 2 year contract (or better with an optional year) on with decent sign on fee and wage. So very likely that Kante wants a 3+ year contract if he moves this summer. Very same reason I don't think it's realistic signing for us.