Real Madrid want either Ashley Cole or Patrice Evra on the left-side of their defence next season, as the Spanish giants again look to splash the cash.

Los Blancos went wild last summer as they forked out a world record £80million for Cristiano Ronaldo, whilst the likes of Kaka, Xabi Alonso and Karim Benzema were also recruited.

This didn’t, however, prevent another disappointing second round UEFA Champions League elimination at the hands of Lyon, to set the alarm bells ringing once again.

Manuel Pellegrini is expected to be axed at the end of the season regardless of whether they win La Liga, and more expensive signings are also being lined up.

Marca claim Chelsea’s Cole is their first target for a new left-back, but if they fail to land the 29-year-old, they will then turn their attention to Evra.

The France international, though, has made no secret of his desire to see out his career at Manchester United, and Sir Alex Ferguson would refuse any bids for the 28-year-old.

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