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Chelsea have been linked with Monaco fullback Djibril Sidibe, and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, was impressed with the fullback’s performance against Manchester City.

The game was an end to end encounter, and Sidibe caught the attention of Ferdinand with his amazing performance against Pep Guardiola’s men.

“I’m looking forward to the second leg,” the former United and England defender said on BT Sport.

“The two Monaco full backs [Sidibe and Benjamin Mendy] were like Roberto Carlos and Cafu. Frantic football.”

It is widely reported that Sidibe is a target for Antonio Conte during the summer, as he could slot in as a wing-back.