Manchester United step up interest in Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan – Liga Sagres News
Manchester United have reportedly stepped up interest in Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan. The attacker has been on the radar of several top clubs and the Red Devils are allegedly looking to secure his services in the upcoming transfer window after sending scouts
to monitor him.
Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan has been one of the most scintillating players in the Primeira Liga this term. The striker has not only consistently found the back of the net but has also garnered attention for his great all round play.
Having scored two goals already and not to mention getting five assists to his name, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Boca-Juniors-c38658 man has been on the radar of many European clubs.
However leading the race to land his services are believed to be Manchester United, who have expressed an interest in acquiring the 23-year-old.
Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to be a huge fan of the Argentine International and has already highlighted his abilities on several occasions. With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Carrick-c25282
not back to their best; Gaitan is believed to be the Scot’s number one midfield target.
While the Premier League champions are keen to lure the Sky Blue International to Old Trafford, they will have to cough up a hefty amount to seal the deal. Benfica are also eager to retain the services of their coveted star and have placed a €45 million
price-tag on him.
Although United boast the spending power to splash out such an amount, they will be reluctant to do so, especially given that the player has been untested in the rigours of the English Game.
Despite that Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nacional-c39984.
With glowing reports to his name, Nicolas Gaitan is increasingly likely to part ways with Benfica and end up in Manchester in the near future.
However given the Lisbon outfit’s desire to keep the midfielder in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, only time will tell whether a switch arises in the upcoming January transfer window or not.
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