United may be set to continue in January, with
reports suggesting that the Dutchman is eyeing a
deal for Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao.
French magazine Le 10 Sport have stated that the
Portuguese left-back is frustrated at the Santiago
Bernabeu at the lack of first-team football and could
be looking at a possible departure when the transfer
window opens in two months.
Coentrao, who arrived at Madrid in 2011 has played
only 47 times in the league in just over three years.
He has made only one La Liga appearance this
season, and is firmly behind Marcelo in the pecking
order. Touted as one of the brightest prospects in his
Benfica days, the 26 year-old has become something
of a forgotten man in the last couple of years.
United are said to be facing fierce competition from
French champions Paris Saint-Germain to secure
Coentrao's signature. Both clubs believe that the full-
back will be tempted with the offer of regular first-
team football and leave the Spanish capital in
January.
Van Gaal signed a left-back in the summer – Luke
Shaw from Southampton for a hefty amount of £30
million. Despite playing regularly of late, there were
reports earlier on in the season that the manager
wasn't too pleased with the Englishman's
performances and fitness levels.
Along with United and PSG, Italian sides Juventus
and AC Milan also said to have Coentrao on their radar.
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