Benfica interest in Anderson could help Fergie snap up Chelsea target Witsel



Benfica remain keen on Manchester United midfielder Anderson as they consider options to replace Axel Witsel, who is a target for United, Chelsea and Real Madrid.



The Brazilian midfielder, 24, endured a frustrating season due to knee problems and Sir Alex Ferguson appears ready to cut his losses on a player signed for £18m in 2007.



Frustrating: Anderson's season was interrupted by knee problems

In demand: Benfica ace Alex Witsel

Anderson could be used as a makeweight by Ferguson in bids for Porto winger James Rodriguez and midfielder Joao Moutinho after growing frustrated in his bid to sign Luka Modric.

But Moutinho has backed his countryman Andre Villas-Boas to succeed as Tottenham boss and may follow him to White Hart Lane.

The former Chelsea manager was interested in bringing Moutinho to Stamford Bridge before he was fired last season.



