Should Benfica sell Nicolas Gaitan?
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 International, Nicolas Gaitan, is wanted by a number of sides in Europe including Manchester United. So Bettor.com analyzes whether Benfica should sell one of their best players or not.
One of the stars of the UEFA Champions League this season, Nicolas Gaitan, has taken the European game by storm.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson highlighted the player’s abilities during the opening game of the prestigious European competition and when the Scot praises a player, you know he’s something special.
Calling him special would be an understatement, as Gaitan has been pivotal for Benfica’s title charge this campaign. Although he isn’t famed for his proficiency in front of goal, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Boca-Juniors-c38658 man has netted twice and has more crucially assisted
his teammates five times as well.
The Reds’ paid €8.4 million to secure his services in 2010, but the hefty investment has been quite a profitable one, as the 23-year-old has fitted into his surroundings at Estadio da Luz with immaculate precision.
Leading the line alongside luminaries such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Aimar-c28938, Gaitan’s performances have not gone unnoticed in the rest of the continent and several top clubs are now reportedly monitoring his progress.
French giants, Paris Saint-Germain and their English counter-parts, Manchester United, are believed to be leading the race to sign the Albiceleste International but the Red Devils are considered to be the front-runners.
The Premier League champions have been clearly lacking in-depth quality in their ranks and the current crop at Old Trafford does not seem like they will be able to retain their title unless there is influx of some fresh faces in January.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 has tried his best to be the influential figure at the helm but he cannot lead United to glory all on his own.
The club’s attacking midfield options are quite slim and only http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985 can be considered a fit player, who truly knows how to make those deadly passes besides possessing the quality to make a difference on his own.
However the veteran is nearing his 40th birthday and will surely be retiring in a couple of seasons at the most.
While United truly need to acquire Gaitan’s services, they face intense competition from the Parisians, who are backed by their cash-rich Middle Eastern owners.
Although they now boast http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082 in their ranks, Paris Saint-Germain are looking to become a true force to be reckoned on the continent and for that they will need some quality additions to bolster their attack.
Nicolas Gaitan is the ideal candidate for both United and PSG but Benfica are not going to let their prized asset leave so easily.
The player has himself hinted on several occasions that he is currently happy with his surroundings in Lisbon and does not want to leave right now.
Speaking to reporters, the midfielder said that he was quite content with signing a new deal at the helm and said that the Benfica staff treated him very well.
“We agreed with the club and I am very pleased to renew my contract. I hope to fulfil the agreement. The club treats me very well and I feel very comfortable over here. I'm relaxed and I will continue to do, what I have been doing on the field,” he said.
With Nicolas Gaitan looking to take his career to the next level, a move to one of Europe’s elite clubs will be the right decision and given that a number of them want him on their side, Benfica will also earn a huge profit if they cave into the interest.
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