Real Madrid have identified Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante as their primary target for this summer's transfer window, Calciomercato.it has reported.
The Spanish giants were already interested in the France international last year but he eventually opted to make a move to Stamford Bridge.
The 26-year-old featured for the Blues in yesterday's FA Cup defeat at the hands of Arsenal.
He joined Chelsea after a phenomenal season at Leicester City and immediately became a key element in Antonio Conte's midfield.
Kante signed a five-year contract with Chelsea last year.