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Reported Arsenal target N’Golo Kante has dealt a blow to suitors hoping to prise him away from Leicester City this summer, as he has said he is happy with the Foxes for the time being.

According to French outlet L’Equipe (h/t the Daily Star’s Lewis Winter), Kante—whom Gunners boss Arsene Wenger “is known to be a fan of”—said he is not listening to speculation linking him with a move away from the King Power Stadium.

“For now, I am happy at Leicester,” he said. “I do not pay too much attention to everything that is said. For now, I am in Leicester and I focus on the Euros.”

The Frenchman had a sensational season for the Foxes and played a key role in their incredible title win thanks to his boundless energy in midfield and exceptional ability to regain possession for his team, per Squawka Football:

N’Golo Kante in the Premier League this season:Most interceptions (152)Most tackles won (117)Winner. pic.twitter.com/Ca5R0vJINk

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2016

For too long Arsenal have needed a player of Kante’s mould in midfield—they’ve never lacked for creativity or technical quality, but a tireless worker who can break up the opposition’s play and protect the back four has been missing for some time.

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