United scouts were in Spain recently to watch the Alves play,
and they were rewarded as the Brazil international put on a
stunning display in Sevilla’s 2-0 win over Villarreal.
With the right-back position a priority at Old Trafford, Ferguson
is preparing to launch a ₤25 million bid in an attempt to lure
Alves away from the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona.
And the 24-year-old, who had a proposed move to Stamford Bridge
blocked earlier this season, has confessed he would be thrilled to
play for any of the major parties interested in him.
"I was upset when Sevilla turned down the Chelsea offer," the
Brazilian said.
"I wouldn't wish the disappointment I felt on anyone. It was very
hard.
"But if I leave this summer and get a deal which makes me as happy
then perhaps it was not a disaster. I know Barca, Real Madrid,
Chelsea and United want me and I'd be honoured to go to any of
them.
"The key thing is I move to develop my career and that I keep on
winning trophies."
Alves has won back-to-back UEFA Cups with Sevilla and Copa America
with Brazil, but his thirst for silverware is far from
quenched.
He added: "I need to play for a team which is always in the
Champions League, which goes out to win every game and which has a
philosophy of attacking football."