Chelsea bound Madrids Portuguese star keen to link up with compatriot Mourinho

Last updated : 08 June 2015 By DSG

The Real Madrid left-back looks certain to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and has been linked with a number of clubs, including Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon

But Coentrao ruled out a move to Sporting, using his official Facebook page to declare Benfica as the only club he'd return home for.

Coentrao said: "Contrary to rumours that I will play for Sporting, and despite the respect I have for club, the only Portuguese club for me is Benfica."

The 27-year-old has been previously been linked with a host of Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United who Coentrao almost joined on loan at the beginning of Moyes doomed Old Trafford reign.

A move to Stamford Bridge could become possible for Coentrao with current Blues left-back Filipe Luis being tipped for a move back to Ateltico Madrid, just one year after leaving

Chelsea could utilise the Portuguese international as a versatile replacement with Coentrao capable of player further forward as a left wing or as a defensive midfielder.

The Daily Star report that former Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez could look to offer Coentrao as part of a deal to bring either Diego Costa or Eden Hazard to Real Madrid as Benitez looks to build his Los Blancos side.

Source : DSG

Source: DSG