diff --git a/net/9p/Kconfig b/net/9p/Kconfig
index 3f286f1..e6014e0 100644
--- a/net/9p/Kconfig
+++ b/net/9p/Kconfig
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
 
 config NET_9P_XEN
 	depends on XEN
+	select XEN_XENBUS_FRONTEND
 	tristate "9P Xen Transport"
 	help
 	  This builds support for a transport for 9pfs between