Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan claims that while he is happy and content at Estadio da Luz, he does not know what the future holds for him and that everything would be sorted out in the summer.
The Argentine International has become one of the most sought after players on the continent following a brilliant campaign for the Reds in the UEFA Champions League. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ men have employed fast-paced attacking football and to their credit, they have succeeded in doing so and find themselves in a great position to challenge for silverware.
Benfica are on top of the Primeira Liga and have a healthy lead of five points over their closest competitors, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186. The Lisbon giants' impressive showings in Europe has seen them qualify for the knockout stages where they will face Zenit St. Petersburg.
At the heart of the club’s success is Nicolas Gaitan, who has been in imperious form all season long. The attacking midfielder moved from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Boca-Juniors-c38658 in 2010 and since his arrival has gone from strength to strength.
Having notched 5 assists in the Champions League, he is currently leading the charts and has attracted the attention of many elite European sides in the progress.
Manchester United are reported to be front-runners in the race to sign him, as Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-c29347 Scholes' successor. The Ginger Prince has come out of retirement when United were in dire need of quality in the centre of the park but is unlikely to remain a part of the first team for much longer.
Ferguson has set his sights on the 23-year-old and will make a move for his services when the transfer window opens in the summer. However Manchester City are also in contention and boast more financial muscle than their arch-rivals, which means that they would win any outright bidding war.
However Gaitan himself has cooled down speculation linking him with a switch and revealed that he was currently happy in the Primeira Liga.
Speaking to reporters, the midfielder said that he is aware of United’s interest but at the moment he is enjoying his time at the Stadium of Light where he has friends and the team is challenging for honours at the highest level.
"Manchester United had scouts watching me play? I am calm about it, I feel comfortable in Benfica, I'm playing well and I am surrounded by good friends. The group is good and the team has the quality to achieve great things.”
He also added that he was uncertain of his future at the club and that everything would be sorted out in the summer.
“When we feel good, there is no reason to change, but nobody can predict the future. So let's wait for the end of the season and then see.”
With Gaitan seemingly intent on settling his future in the summer, it is going to be a turbulent few months for him, especially with United and City’s interest rising.
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