Championship clubs are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of West Ham United wonderkid Mohamadou Kante.
Mohamadou Kante has made quite a name for himself with his impressive performances for West Ham United at the youth level. His work has not gone unnoticed, and quite a few clubs are interested in him ahead of the winter transfer window.
According to a report from Football Insider, multiple Championship clubs have already enquired about his availability ahead of 2026. They are more than willing to sign him either on loan or on a permanent basis.
Mahamdou Kante’s move to West Ham
Kante came through the ranks at Paris FC, and soon after breaking into their first team, West Ham United struck a deal with the French club for his services. Although they signed him in the summer of 2024, the Hammers decided to let him continue at his boyhood club for another season.
After an impressive loan spell at the Ligue 2 outfit, Mahamadou Kante finally made the move to London ahead of the new campaign. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder has been featuring for the East London club’s Under-21 side and has been performing brilliantly.
The youngster has been training with their first team in recent weeks, and he could soon get some minutes in Nuno Espirito Santo’s team, thanks to his impressive progress. While Kante is on the verge of breaking into the senior side, there is already a lot of interest in his services.
A potential loan move to the EFL Championship beckons?
Scouts from multiple EFL Championship clubs have been keeping a close eye on Mahamadou Kante, ahead of a potential move in the winter transfer window. While the Hammers can consider a potential loan deal, as it will help in his development, they are unlikely to sanction a permanent departure anytime soon.
The East London club are massive admirers of the 20-year-old, and they believe he could become an integral part of their first team in the long run. The young midfielder recently penned a new deal that runs until 2031; as a result, West Ham are in complete control of his future.