Portuguese giants Benfica are set to sell their prized asset Nicolas Gaitan this summer, with Manchester United and Manchester City both closely monitoring the situation.
The Argentine has been one of the Reds most impressive performers this season and has struck up a brilliant partnership with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Aimar-c28938 in the centre of the park. The duo played an instrumental role in guiding the club to the knock-out stages of the UEFA
Champions League and Gaitan in particular, has looked very sharp in Europe.
After switching http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Boca-Juniors-c38658 for Estadio da Luz in 2010, the midfielder begun his ascendency in the 2011/2012 campaign and his displays have seemingly attracted the attention of many clubs across the continent.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-Scholes-c29394 made a comeback from retirement but is likely to hang up his boots once again after May.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anderson-c5565 doesn’t look like a world-class beater that could propel United to glory. Ferguson is quite aware of the situation at the helm and has targeted Gaitan to lead the charge from midfield.
However the Red Devils face stiff competition in the race to sign the coveted asset from their cross-town rivals Manchester City. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 but the Italian has extended his stay at
Stadio Olympico after penning a new deal.
Mancini wants more options in the centre of the field and has targeted Gaitan as his preferred choice this summer. The Blues boast enormous financial muscle and will be able to oust United if there is a bidding war.
Benfica were allegedly not keen on selling the player but things have changed in the last couple of days and club president Luis Felipe Vieira has hinted that the 23-year-old could be sold if the right offer came in.
Speaking to reporters, the official said that the Lisbon giants would only cash in on the Sky Blue International if his sale would be helpful for the club.
“The sale of players is the priority for Benfica but only if it is helping the club.”
He also revealed that his side would place a €50 million price-tag on his services and will have to generate that amount in order to balance the books.
“Our aim is to break even and make around 50 million Euros in the summer through sales,” the superemo was quoted as saying.
With Benfica ready to part ways with their highly rated midfielder, it looks certain to be a two-horse race for his signature, with Manchester United and Manchester City both in contention.
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