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Monaco star Bernardo Silva discusses transfer to Manchester United or Chelsea
BERNARDO SILVA has admitted he is flattered by interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Monaco star Bernardo Silva has admitted he would be keen on a move to the Premier League
Bernardo Silva has attracted interest from across Europe after impressing for Monaco this season.
Silva will come up against Premier League opposition tonight when Monaco host Manchester City in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie, 5-3 down from the first leg.
Silva’s performance against City will be of interest to rivals Manchester United and Chelsea in partiucular, with both clubs linked with him.
Bernardo Silva played in Monaco's 5-3 defeat to Manchester City
And the 22-year-old has opened the door to a move to England.
“Yes I heard [the reports],” Silva told The Times.
“I have no idea if it’s true or not.
“Of course it’s nice to be associated with that kind of club but I haven’t thought a lot about it.
Bernardo Silva has scored eight goals in 36 games for Monaco this season
“One day I would like to play in England or Spain, in one of the best leagues in the world, but for now I’m very happy here.”
The Times claimed last month Chelsea had opened talks with Monaco over a £70million move for Silva.
And the MailOnline reported Jose Mourinho has added Silva to his summer wishlist at Old Trafford.