Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Leicester City midfielder James Maddison as a summer transfer target.

The Englishman, 22, has started the season brightly for the Foxes, scoring two goals and recording one assist in six Premier League appearances.

His impressive form has attracted attention from the top-flight's biggest sides, including Manchester United who are looking to add depth and excitement to their midfield.

James Maddison has been 'courted' by Manchester United after impressive league displays

Maddison played at Old Trafford earlier this season, where the Foxes went down 1-0 to United

The Evening Standard report United scouts have been tasked with monitoring Maddison ahead of a potential move at the end of the season - but that Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho is the club's 'dream' target.

The Red Devils are well aware of Leicester City talent, having signed Maddison's former team-mate Harry Maguire during the summer in a world-record £80million transfer for a defender.

The Manchester United target has created more chances (111) than any other player in the Premier League since the beginning of the 2018-19 season, with Ryan Fraser a comfortable second (99).

Maddison was called up to the England senior squad for the first time in early September. This followed a disappointing summer showing for the Coventry-born man in the Under 21 European Championship, where the Young Lions surprisingly bowed out in the group stage.

Manchester United looked devoid of imagination during Monday's draw 1-1 draw with Arsenal, and bringing in Maddison would certainly add a different dimension to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's midfield.