Real Madrid scout Benfica fullback Miguel

Real Madrid are scouting Benfica right-back Miguel ahead of the summer market.

Real had Ramon Martinez in Oporto last weekend to see Miguel in action against Boavista and he told local journalists: "He is a good player. He had one excellent season last year, but there are no talks with him nor with Benfica."

"Real Madrid are always interested in the world's best players."

Its been suggested Miguel is being considered by Real as an alternative to Seville defender Sergio Ramos as general manager Arrigo Sacchi seeks an understudy to first-choice right-back Michel Salgado.