Kylian Mbappe has fuelled speculation of a possible switch to Real Madrid by admitting he rates the Spanish giants as a "great team".
The Monaco hitman has attracted interest from a whole host of Europe's elite clubs due to his performances in the principality this season and recently it was claimed Manchester United had lodged a big money bid.
But Real Madrid appear to be increasingly moving into pole position for Mbappe and will take heart from the 18-year-old's comments about the club.
"For now I am a player of Monaco, but of course it is a great team Real Madrid", Mbappe, speaking after France lost to Spain in a friendly, was quoted as saying by beIN Sports.
"[Karim] Benzema is a great player. [Head coach Zinedine] Zidane is another great", the striker continued, in a nod to two prominent Frenchmen at Real Madrid.
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"I'm focused on Monaco and after we will see."
Monaco have made noises about wanting to make sure they keep Mbappe this coming summer, but the Ligue 1 outfit look set to have their resolve severely tested.
So far this season Mbappe has grabbed 19 goals for Monaco, also chipping in with eleven assists.
