Manchester United are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, according to CaughtOffside.

United boss Jose Mourinho is looking for a new midfield signing, with Nemanja Matic and new arrival Fred struggling this season.

The report claims United have made initial interest with Kante's representatives over a transfer.

However, it is not clear whether Kante wants to join Chelsea's Premier League rivals.

Real Madrid and PSG have also expressed an interest in the 27-year-old.