Man City should sign N’Golo Kante to increase their chances of winning the Premier League title.
That’s the former Premier League striker’s view Dean Saunderswho believes he would make a statement and significantly change the battle for the top spot.
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Arsenal were the team that held the No. 1 spot in the division Christmas Day – an important milestone in the calendar.
However, unlike most teams, the Gunners seem unable to convert this success into silver medals.
As of December 25, they have been at the top of the table four times and have not won the title once this season.
They had looked like they were running Gone with this season’s title. Both Man City and Aston Villa sneak back into the competition.
The former are only two points behind arsenal and have won the same number of games this season (12), while City have scored ten more goals.
With the January transfer window approaching, the former Villa star has been asked to talk about potential deals.
And he insists the Al Ittihad star could turn things around Premier League Season on its head.
“This could be the signing of the season,” he recounted The sports breakfast. “That’s a big statement. I think Kante is available.
“I think he’s been there long enough, I think he needs to stay there to not have to pay taxes for a certain amount. I think he’s available.
“He could play for any team in the world. The position he plays in, defensive midfield, thinks like a defender, covers the ground.
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“What is he, 34? He should still be flying around the pitch, he wouldn’t have lost his pace yet. Great attitude.
“He could play in the middle of midfield for Man City.
“One-year contract, sign him for a year just in case he misses his legs. But you don’t have to run so much in that position.
“He would fit into any team in the Premier League at the moment.”
“I mean Arsenal probably don’t need him,” he added.
“They have Martin Zubimendi, they could play Declan Rice there when you need to.
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“But any other team in the league, I would sign him tomorrow. I think he’s probably the best since then Claude MakeleleHe probably plays in that position. And Rodriapparently.”
Kante left Chelsea for the Saudi Pro League on a free transfer in the summer of 2023.
The two-time Premier League winner who also won the Europa League and Champions League, already has one title to his name with his current team.
Kante was a key figure in France’s life World Cup 2018 win and are looking for a spot on their roster for the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.