Man Utd to fight City for Valencia's Alba

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.

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