Real Madrid reportedly remain undeterred in their efforts to sign AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie on a free transfer.

The 25-year-old has snubbed a new deal with the Rossoneri, and he will leave San Siro for nothing when his contract expires in June.

Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain have all been credited with an interest, but Los Blancos reportedly seem ready to try to win the race to sign him.

According to a report by Spanish publication AS, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is keen to add competition in the midfield next term and the Italian boss has his sights on luring the Ivory international.

He was heavily linked with Tottenham Hotspur last month, but the former Atalanta BC man decided against a mid-season departure.

Kessie has scored five goals and registered one assist from 21 appearances this season.