Rennes prospect Yacine Brahimi aware of Real Madrid interest

Real Madrid are planning a bid for Rennes midfielder Yacine Brahimi.

Brahimi, 20, is regarded among France's brightest new hopes and has been a long-term target for Arsenal and Manchester United.

The youngster is aware of Real's interest and told fichajes.com: "I heard about the interest of Real but now it's not my priority. For now there is nothing concrete, I want to take things one step after another."

"In the future anything can happen."