Chelsea are moving ahead of Real Madrid in the battle for Benfica fullback Fabio Coentrao.
Coentrao is a top target for both clubs, with Chelsea accelerating their interest under the orders of new manager Andre Villas-Boas.
El Confidencial says Real are winding back their interest, with coach Jose Mourinho now going cold on signing Coentrao.
A new left-back is no longer a priority for Mourinho and Real are unlikely to raise their opening offer of €15 million for the wing-back.
