Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United tracking £20m Fabio Coentrao amid fears over Patrice Evra
Pursuit: Fabio Coentrao[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson has stepped up his pursuit of Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao after learning that Benfica have already launched the search for his replacement.[LNB] Sportsmail first revealed that United were tracking the 22-year old defender last month, and Ferguson is understood to have followed up his interest by contacting Benfica's board and asking to be kept informed of developments.[LNB] He can expect a call back before long, after it emerged thatBenfica are currently running the rule over two left-backs, Taye Taiwoat Marseille and FC Copenhagen's Oscar Wendt.[LNB] United are considering a bid for £20million-rated Coentrao, amidgrowing concerns over the future of Patrice Evra, who is still weighingup a possible move abroad at the end of the season. [LNB]But they will face stern competition from Real Madrid, who have alsosounded out Benfica about their World Cup left-back and are ready tomatch any offer from Old Trafford. [LNB] Anelka eyes repeat of Arsenal days as Chelsea bid to pip Man United to titleThe Becks-Factor! Redknapp's happy with new buzz around Tottenham[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Patrice Evra Places: Portugal
