Benfica’s Fabio Coentrao has become a hot topic in transfer news. The defender is reported to be on Manchester United’s transfer radar after rumours that he had agreed a deal with Real Madrid.
Info from Sportsmail reveals that Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson is ready to welcome yet another Portuguese player at Old Trafford. Several clubs are said to be interested in Fabio Coentrao who is arguably one of the best left-backs in Europe at the moment.
Now following the denial of agent Jorge Mendes upon the rumoured done deal between the Benfica defender and Real Madrid, Sportsmail have explained that Fergie has once again entered into the race for the transfer of the player. A month ago, the same news source had indicated that Fabio Coentrao was being tracked by Manchester United. However, it is only recently that the Red Devils’ manager has got into contact with the board of Benfica.
The Portuguese club is actually believed to be actively searching for a replacement as Fabio Coentrao looks well on his way out despite having 5 years remaining on his current contract. The 2 left-backs that are reportedly being targeted by Benfica are Taye Taiwo from Olympique Marseille and Oscar Wendt from København.
One of the interesting points surrounding Fabio Coentrao’s speculated transfer stories is that Manchester United and Real Madrid may enter into a hot race for the signature of the Benfica defender who has been valued at £20M. Besides this prospect is the issue of competition involving Man United’s left-backs – Rafael and Patrice Evra.
Already, transfer news concerning John O’Shea suggested that the player could quit Old Trafford following his poor match appearance statistics this season. Now if John O’Shea has been suffering from Patrice Evra’s presence, the French international’s career could also suffer a threat should Fabio Coentrao indeed land at Manchester United anytime soon.
Now following the denial of agent Jorge Mendes upon the rumoured done deal between the Benfica defender and Real Madrid, Sportsmail have explained that Fergie has once again entered into the race for the transfer of the player. A month ago, the same news source had indicated that Fabio Coentrao was being tracked by Manchester United. However, it is only recently that the Red Devils’ manager has got into contact with the board of Benfica.
The Portuguese club is actually believed to be actively searching for a replacement as Fabio Coentrao looks well on his way out despite having 5 years remaining on his current contract. The 2 left-backs that are reportedly being targeted by Benfica are Taye Taiwo from Olympique Marseille and Oscar Wendt from København.
One of the interesting points surrounding Fabio Coentrao’s speculated transfer stories is that Manchester United and Real Madrid may enter into a hot race for the signature of the Benfica defender who has been valued at £20M. Besides this prospect is the issue of competition involving Man United’s left-backs – Rafael and Patrice Evra.
Already, transfer news concerning John O’Shea suggested that the player could quit Old Trafford following his poor match appearance statistics this season. Now if John O’Shea has been suffering from Patrice Evra’s presence, the French international’s career could also suffer a threat should Fabio Coentrao indeed land at Manchester United anytime soon.
