Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea in three-way battle for Ligue 1 starlet

Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in snapping up France youth international Presnel Kimpembe, according to Le Parisien.

The Premier League trio, who all sit seventh, fourth and fifth in the current top-flight standings, are understood to have been drawn to the young centre-back’s talent following his impressive performances for defending Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain this campaign.

The 21-year-old, who has nine caps for the French Under-21 side, has made eight appearances in all competitions for PSG so far this season.

Kimpembe, who made his first-team debut for the club back in October 2014 after replacing Thiago Motta against Lens, received his first call-up to the senior France squad earlier this month after Eliaquim Mangala withdrew due to injury.

However the reports suggest that PSG are eager to tie down the highly-rated defender to a new deal, on improved terms, in a bid to stave off his Premier League potential suitors.