Benfica Reject Manchester United Bid For Angel Di Maria

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Benfica have rejected an offer from Manchester United to sign Angel di Maria, according to reports in Portugal.

The Argentina international has caught the eye of several top-flight clubs across Europe following a number of impressive displays at the Estadio da Luz this season.

Manchester rivals United and City have both been credited with an interest in the 21-year-old, with the appointment of Roberto Mancini at Eastlands expected to fuel speculation of an impending bid from the Citizens.

But, according to Portuguese radio station TSF, it was the Red Devils who made a move as they offered Nani plus €10 million for Di Maria, a bid which Benfica reportedly turned down.

It is believed Benfica do not want to lose one of their key players half way through the season and are only planning to listen to offers in the summer.

Nani, who arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting in 2007, has been linked with a new challenge after failing to establish himself as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement at the club following his compatriot's move to Real Madrid last summer.

Source : Goal.com

[Vazza]

they only consider move in Summer!

[blah_united]

Nani, who arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting in 2007, has been linked with a new challenge after failing to establish himself as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement at the club following his compatriot's move to Real Madrid last summer.

This is something i was disapointed about. He was NEVER going to replace Ronaldo! People expected him to step up and score 40 goals a season, which is unfair on him.

Still think he should move on, though, which kind of ruins hat I just said.

[DaleDaManc]

noucamp99 thats the man iv been on about mate