Report: Manchester United interested in AS Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva

Monaco's Portuguese midfielder Silva Bernardo celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match Nice (OGC Nice) vs Monaco (ASM) on february 20, 2015
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Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing AS Monaco and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 22, to Old Trafford.

Manchester United have expressed an interest in signing AS Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva, according to reports.

The 22-year-old Portugal international has been a key figure for his side so far this season with four goals and four assists, helping the principality club to the top of Ligue 1.

Silva came through the Benfica academy and made a name for himself in his native country.

He then joined Monaco on loan in the summer of 2014 before the deal was made permanent at the start of the following year.

According to The Sun, Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho has made his fellow countryman a key priority in the summer transfer window and is looking to spend in the region of £70m for his services.

Silva, who is represented by agent Jorge Mendes, is also said to be on the radar of Real Madrid.

Monaco's Portuguese midfielder Silva Bernardo (C) vies with Nantes' Malian midfielder Birama Toure (L) and Nantes' French forward Jules Iloki (R) during the French L1 football match Monaco between and Nantes on november 21, 2015 at the'Louis II Stadium in
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