Monaco double down on American pair

The French press is reporting that AS Monaco of the French First Division is attempting to sign both Michael Bradley and Freddy Adu.

Monaco has reportedly offered over nine dollars to SC Heerenveen for Bradley, and the club's own web site has admitted their interest in Adu. Bologna and Genoa of Italy's Serie A also expressed interest in Adu, but the Monegasque club, whose coach is a former coach of Adu's current club Benfica, may have an edge in the Freddy race.

Meanwhile, Bradley, who broke Brian McBride's single-season record of goals scored by an American in a first division in Europe with 16 for Heerenveen has been the speculation of much interest across Europe. Bayer Leverkusen and Middlesbrough expressed interest in the 20-year-old, although according to the French press the offer was for far less than Monaco was willing to spend.

Monaco, who finished a dismal 12th place in Ligue 1 last season hopes to move up the table next year to avoid slipping into relegation territory and the club has the money to do so.