Chelsea And Manchester United Target Angel Di Maria Plays Down Transfer Talk
Argentina winger focused on helping Benfica's title challenge...
By Alex Dimond
Benfica star Angel Di Maria has insisted that he won't think about his future until the end of the season.
The Argentine international has regularly been linked with a move away from the Portuguese side, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all heavily tipped to make a bid.
But the 22-year-old, who joined Benfica from Rosario Central for £6m in 2007, wants to focus on helping his club attempt to win their first league title since 2005.
"I am very happy and perhaps I am having the best moments I have had as a player," Di Maria said after helping his side to a 3-1 win over Pacos de Ferreira at the weekend
"My work with Benfica is good and my family are settled in Lisbon, and I am dreaming of titles and hopefully that is what will happen in the next few months.
"My head is with Benfica and I will not speak about my possible exit until the end of the season."
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