Manchester United are in pursuit of Valencia star Jordi Alba.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has sent scouts to watch the Spanish left-back in recent weeks, and views him as a potential long-term replacement for Patrice Evra, The Sun reported in an exclusive.
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The 23-year-old, rated at around £15 million, has three international caps.
Old Trafford could could face competition from neighbours Manchester City, who also checked him out in January, according to the report.