Fabio Coentrao Pursuit

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.
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.
He can expect a call back before long, after it emerged that Benfica are currently running the rule over two left-backs, Taye Taiwo at Marseille and FC Copenhagen's Oscar Wendt.
United are considering a bid for £20million-rated Coentrao, amid growing concerns over the future of Patrice Evra, who is still weighing up a possible move abroad at the end of the season.
But they will face stern competition from Real Madrid, who have also sounded out Benfica about their World Cup left-back and are ready to match any offer from Old Trafford.