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Kante talks up Chelsea target Dembele and tips him for France selection

The Celtic striker has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, and a man already with the Blues considers the youngster to be a top talent

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante believes a call-up to the France senior squad for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele would be “fully deserved”.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a standout debut campaign with the Scottish champions, with three hat-tricks forming part of his 29-goal haul.

Those efforts have helped to raise his profile and spark talk of interest from some of Europe’s leading clubs.

A switch to Premier League table-toppers Chelsea was widely discussed during the January transfer window, with Dembele fanning the flames with a deadline day visit to a medical centre in London.