Liverpool are interested in Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.

Kante, as he recovers from hamstring surgery, has his contract at Chelsea running down this season.

Football Insider says Liverpool are now entering the tug-of-war for Kanté and is following his contract situation with great interest.

Liverpool are ready to act if Kanté does not extend. In addition, interest remains from Paris Saint-Germain - who have been seeking the midfielder for a long time.

Kante remains locked in talks with Chelsea about a new deal.