Real Madrid and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 fight it out for Fabio Coentrao – Portuguese Primeira Liga Update
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Benfica’s Fabio Coentrao, who is also a confirmed target of Real Madrid.
The London giant’s latest manager, Andre Villas-Boas, is a known admirer of the Portuguese international and is trying to cut down the average age of the squad at Stamford Bridge.
Even with the backing of Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, and his considerable financial muscle, the English Premier League outfit would face stiff competition from Jose Mourinho’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Madrid.
Coentrao’s transfer saga has been one of the longest running this summer and the player himself has reiterated his desire of donning the iconic Madrid jersey, much to the dismay of the Benfica hierarchy.
Although Estadio da Luz officials were against the move, even threatening to take legal action against Coentrao and Los Blancos, they appeared to have succumbed to a €25 million cash plus player deal which includes the services of Dutchman http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royston-Drenthe-c31824.
But the latest reports have suggested that the Blues have also entered the fray for the coveted wingback and are willing to part with up to €27 million in order to lure him to London.
The Selecao International rose to prominence after the 2010 FIFA World Cup and set the tournament alight with his glittering performances. His form has continued both for club and country, enticing the English club to bid for the highly-rated defender.
But the Madrid camp was the first one to register their interest and a number of their stars including http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 are keen on securing Coentrao’s services. Even the Manager Jose Mourinho is a known admirer of the player’s versatility.
If the Spanish outfit miss out on their prime target, they will be looking to sign another wingback and according to media speculation, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ashley-Cole-c6809 will be the one who will be gracing the pitch of the Santiago Bernabeu instead of Coentrao.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, provided that his wife Cheryl Cole also agrees to accompany him to La Liga.
With the giants of football going head-to-head for one of the best players in the world, expect this transfer saga to be longer and more exciting.
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