Gary Lineker names ex-Arsenal transfer target as his best signing of the season so far

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Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has identified Leicester City’s N’Golo Kante as the best signing of the Premier League season so far.

The Foxes beat off interest from Arsenal to sign the midfield powerhouse from Stade Malherbe Caen during the summer, and the youngster has wasted little time in adapting to the EPL.

He has effectively replaced last year’s stalwart Esteban Cambiasso in the heart of the park, and has shone so far this season, emerging not only as one of Leicester’s star men, but also as one of the Premier League’s outstanding individuals.

Lineker is certainly impressed, and has identified the Frenchman as his best signing of the season on Twitter.

Defensively, Kante has been outstanding so far this season.

He has averaged four tackles per match and four interceptions per match, putting him among the most effective defenders in the division.

Arsenal, who could have done with Kante, particularly in light of Francis Coquelin’s three-month injury absence, will surely be regretting their inability to secure a move for the 24-year-old during the summer.

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