Juventus have reportedly rejected the chance to sign Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

Fellaini is a favourite of United boss Jose Mourinho, but the Belgian will be out of contract at the end of this season, and it is understood that the Red Devils face a fight to keep him.

According to Goal.com, Fellaini's agent approached Juventus over a possible move ahead of the January transfer window, but the Italian champions were not interested in the discussion.

The report claims that Juventus are indeed in the market for a new central midfielder, but see Liverpool's Emre Can, who is also out of contract at the end of this season, as their leading target in that area of the field.

Fellaini, who has also been linked with Arsenal, Valencia and Besiktas, has scored four times in nine appearances for United this season.