Kylian Mbappe admits he encouraged N'Golo Kante to join PSG during the World Cup tournament

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante is being persuaded by Kylian Mbappe (Image: Getty)

Kylian Mbappe has told Paris Saint Germain to sign his countryman N'golo Kante from Chelsea before the close of transfer window, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.

The pair were instrumental to France World Cup triumph in Russia and the 19-year-old is hoping to bring his partnership with the midfielder to the club level.