Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante may be left waiting by Barcelona as he seeks to agree Bosman terms with the Catalans.

Sport says Kante wants a pre-contract deal with Barcelona in January as he eyes a summer free transfer, reports in Spain say.

But Barca are also considering his Chelsea team-mate Jorginho, Leicester's Youri Tielemans and Real Sociedad star Martín Zubimendi.

The Spanish giants have held talks with Kante's representatives.

And the Frenchman, 31 is hoping Nou Camp chiefs make a quick decision.

That's because he has other options as he nears the end of his contract.

Juventus and Inter Milan have also been linked with the ex-Leicester hero.

But Kante's fitness record this season could count against him.

He missed the World Cup with a hamstring injury suffered against Tottenham back in August.

Sport say Barca rate him as a proven, like-for-like replacement should legend Sergio Busquets depart in the summer.

But Zubimendi reportedly tops the wishlist of Nou Camp boss Xavi.