Abdoulaye Kanté, after an impressive season with Troyes in Ligue 2, is close to joining Middlesbrough, a club that finished 10th in the Championship last year. The transfer is expected to bring 3 million euros to Troyes. However, certain details need to be resolved before the transfer can be finalized. The player was formerly with Montfermeil. This potential move comes after Kanté emerged as a revelation and a key player for Troyes over the past months, with 29 appearances and 1 assist in the last season. The 20-year-old midfielder is seen as a promising talent making his way to England.