Barcelona Considering Summer Swoop For Benfica Ace Angel Di Maria - Report
The Blaugrana have turned their attention to the flying winger...
By Paul Macdonald
The Argentine international is a key member of national coach Diego Maradona’s squad for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa, and has also been in sensational form at club level for as Aguias.
Pep Guardiola has been searching for a long-term replacement for Thierry Henry on the Blaugrana’s left flank for some time, being linked with Valencia duo Juan Mata and David Silva, as well as their extended chase for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery.
However, El Mundo Deportivo reports that the Catalan club have given up on the Frenchman due to the German side’s valuation of the player, and Di Maria has emerged as Guardiola’s main priority.
Manchester United, Chelsea, and rivals Real Madrid are also thought to be interested in the 22-year old, and Benfica are thought to be willing to accept offers of around €25m for the former Rosario Central star.
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