Al Ittihad are holding steadfast over West Ham's push for N'Golo Kante.
The Hammers want to bring the Chelsea great back to London this summer and a bid has been made.
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But the Athletic's David Ornstein is reporting: "West Ham ~£15m verbal bid for N’Golo Kante rejected by Al Ittihad last night.
"WHUFC interest remains but #AlIttihad have no intention of selling; would take £25m+ to even consider.
"33yo France midfielder happy + club/#SPL counting on him @TheAthleticFC."