"Real" in the spotlight - "Man Utd" defender Evra © EuroFootball.com

"Real Madrid is seeking to strengthen their defensive line with the country's defender Patrice Evra, writes "Manchester Evening News". The new coach of the Spanish vice champions, Jose Mourinho, is not hiding his desire for a new defender. In his sights is Ashley Cole, representing London's "Chelsea", but this club's coach Carlo Ancelotti firmly stated that the player will remain in the capital team. If negotiations with Cole, as predicted, end unsuccessfully, "Real" will turn their attention to Evra, and in that case "Man Utd" could replace the Frenchman with Portuguese Fabio Coentrao."