Real Madrid Set to Battle Liverpool and United for Alberto Moreno – Report

Real Madrid are preparing their summer offer for Liverpool and Manchester United target Alberto Moreno, according to reports in England.

The Sevilla defender, contracted until June 2018, has emerged as one of the rising talents of Spanish football and it is not a secret Real are interested in him as Manchester United target Fabio Coentrao's replacement.

Los Blancos are looking for a left-back as the Portuguese, who has made just six league appearances this season, wants to leave the club.

However, Real will face competition from Manchester United as manager David Moyes is interested in the starlet – Patrice Evra's contract expires at the end of the season.

Moreno is also wanted by Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, who is in the market for a left-back, as well as Napoli boss Rafael Benitez.

According to talkSport, Real want to close the deal with Sevilla before the World Cup as his performance with the Spanish team (if he is called up) could increase his value. Anyway, Los Blancos would offer £16m for the youngster whose get-out clause is set at £25m.

Moreno's performances and his call-up by the Spanish team have increased Real's interest in him – he was targeted by the club last summer and was one of the first replavcement options were Coentrao to leave the club.

Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti is also eyeing up summer moves for Mario Mandzukic, Dortmund's midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, Juvenutus starlet Paul Pogba and Valencia midfielder Juan Bernat.