EPL: N'GOLO KANTE TO BE REPLACED

N'Golo Kante's replacement has been chosen by Chelsea

Chelsea have discovered a replacement for N'Golo Kante, whose future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain.

Former Manchester City midfielder Romeo Lavia has been named as Kante's replacement by the Blues.

Kante's contract at Stamford Bridge is set to end in June 2023, and the two parties have yet to reach an agreement on an extension.

According to Football Insider, it is unknown whether the France international would want to stay with the west London club, who will not compete in the Champions League next season.

French Ligue 1 powerhouses PSG and Catalan powerhouses Barcelona is one of the clubs interested in signing the player.

Lavia, who now plays for Southampton, has surfaced as a target for the west London club.

According to the source, Chelsea's owners regard Lavia as the ideal partner for Enzo Fernandes, who has emerged as one of the Premier League's most promising midfielders this season.