West Ham's opening £15m bid for N'Golo Kante 'is rejected by Al-Ittihad, with Saudi Pro League side holding out for £25m to even consider a deal for the ex-Chelsea star'

The Hammers launched a shock bid to sign the former Chelsea star this week but their first offer has been rebuffed. Kante, 33, is thought to be happy in Saudi Arabia but could be tempted by a move.