Real Madrid join scramble for Marseille left-back Taye Taiwo

Real Madrid have joined the scramble for Olympique Marseille left-back Taye Taiwo.

The free-scoring Nigeria wing-back has declared he intends to leave Marseille in the summer.

Taiwo has been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea, while manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson made a personal check on him last week.

Real are also interested, where coach Jose Mourinho remains unhappy with his left-back options.