Reports – Manchester United lead race for France defender

Manchester United are leading the race for Layvin Kurzawa, according to reports in France.

The left back has been in impressive form for Monaco this season, with the 22-year-old's performances earning him his international debut for France earlier this month.

Several clubs are reportedly scouting Kurzawa but, according to Le Parisien, Manchester United are at the front of queue.

talkSPORT told you back in March about Kurzawa's desire to move to Old Trafford, with the France international telling beIN Sports: "The club of my dreams? Manchester United. It is one of my goals to play there one day."

And it now looks as though the defender may get his wish as Louis van Gaal looks to prepare a January bid for his services.