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Real Madrid will rival Chelsea and Manchester United for Monaco aces Bernardo Silva and Kylian Mbappe

Zinedine Zidane is interested in the duo who have been key players for the Ligue 1 leaders this season

REAL MADRID are looking to see off Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea in their pursuit of Monaco duo Bernado Silva and Kylian Mbappe.

Zinedine Zidane will set out to sign the pair this summer after they have attracted a lot attention this season after impressing in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

 Zinedine Zidane is targeting Monaco pair Bernado Silva and Kylian Mbappe
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Zinedine Zidane is targeting Monaco pair Bernado Silva and Kylian MbappeCredit: AP:Associated Press

According to MARCA, Los Blancos have joined both United and the Blues in the race for Silva and Mbappe, who have turned heads in France this season.


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The two attack-minded players have been key players this campaign and have helped fire Monaco to the top of the league, ahead of title favourites Paris Saint-Germain.

Attacking midfielder Silva has been a consistent performer for manager Leonardo Jardim this season, scoring eight goals and providing five assists.

Whilst Zidane's other top target, Mbappe, has been compared to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

 Bernardo Silva is on the radar of a host of European giants
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Bernardo Silva is on the radar of a host of European giantsCredit: Getty Images
 Kylian Mbappe's rise to stardom has been compared to Thierry Henry's
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Kylian Mbappe's rise to stardom has been compared to Thierry Henry's
 Henry similarly shone for Monaco after breaking into the first in 1994
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Henry similarly shone for Monaco after breaking into the first in 1994Credit: Reuters

Despite his age, the 18-year-old striker has been thrown straight into first team action by Jardim and has featured 24 times, scoring 11 goals.

The forward has thrived in France alongside striking partner Radamel Falcao who has revived his career at the Stade Louis II.

The most recent player to arrive at the Bernabeu from Monaco was James Rodriguez, who signed for a staggering £63million after proving his class at the 2014 World Cup.

 James Rodriguez was the last player to sign for Real Madrid from Monaco
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James Rodriguez was the last player to sign for Real Madrid from MonacoCredit: Getty Images
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