Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson sees Braga left-back Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé as cover for Patrice Evra.
Record says Ferguson recognises he almost burned out Evra last season, with the Frenchman an ever-present for the club on three fronts.
The United manager wants quality cover for Evra and is focusing on 22 year-old Nigeria international Echiejile.
He has already informed the youngster's representatives that he would arrive as only cover for Evra, though would be groomed to eventually succeed the former France captain.
