FERGIE TO NET BRAZILIAN

Sir Alex Ferguson is this weekend considering the appointment of a top Brazilian coach at Manchester United to develop the Beckhams of the next football generation.

Francisco, currently working with the French FA, had talks with manager Ferguson in Manchester on Friday.Francisco, who has dual French and Brazilian nationality, has established his credentials as an admired teacher in football's technical crafts at the Fontainbleau headquarters of France's national academy.

His renowned strength is shaping the natural skills of the game's future stars.