RMC reports that Fiorentina was interested in Mohamadou Kanté during the summer, and that West Ham owner David Sullivan rejected the interest and wanted to provide Kanté with an opportunity at the London Stadium.

Fiorentina's Fabio Paratici is targeting West Ham's Mohamadou Kanté. Kanté is a midfielder, born in 2005, who has both French and Senegalese passports. He recently finished a season in which he made 32 appearances and scored 5 goals, which included 11 appearances in the Premier League. It is said that Paratici considers Kanté a modern midfielder with an athletic build who can perform at a high level despite his youth. Kanté's contract with West Ham is valid until 2031. According to reports in June 2026, West Ham values the player between £15m and £20m. His current Transfermarkt market value is €1.00m.