Manchester United are favourites to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, according to German media sources.

Zakaria has been one of the standout stars of the Bundesliga season so far as Monchengladbach have mounted a surprise push for the title.

Sky Deutschland has reported that United are leading a queue of clubs, including Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, for the 23-year old's signature.

Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay and Fred have all featured regularly in the two defensive midfield positions behind Bruno Fernandes, but Zakaria could provide another option.

Despite being just 23, Zakaria has already made nearly 100 appearances in all competitions for Gladbach and won 28 caps for Switzerland.