Benfica Reject Manchester United Bid For Angel Di Maria - Report
The Red Devils have failed in their efforts to land the prized Argentine...
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.
Luís Mira, Goal.com
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