Real Madrid turn to Porto's Costinha

Real Madrid are ready to ditch talks with AS Roma midfielder Emerson to move for Porto star Costinha.

Portugal international Costinha is also being chased by Chelsea, but new Real coach Jose Antonio Camacho is convinced he can persuade the midfielder to move to the Santiago Bernabeu next season.

Negotiations with Emerson have not been completely shelved, but the player and his agent's reluctance to accept a move to Real is forcing the Madrid giants to consider alternatives.