Benfica have reportedly rejected a bid of £9million, plus
out-of-favour winger Nani, from Manchester United for prized asset
Angel Di Maria.
The 21-year-old Argentine has been linked with a host of
Europe's top clubs this season following some stand-out displays in
Benfica's midfield.
The bid from United was said to be in the region of
€10million, with out-of-favour winger Nani also offered in
exchange.
However, Portuguese radio station TSF have revealed that
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has dismissed the bid with the
club holding out for considerably more money.
The midfielder is said to have a €40million release fee
clause in his current contract, but many believe Benfica will do
business once they receive a bid in the region of €30million.
However, the Portuguese giants are reluctant to sell in
January with the club aware that a successful World Cup with
Argentina next summer could see Di Maria's valuation rocket.
