Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea battle old boss Mourinho for Benfica's Argentine ace Di Maria
Chelsea face competition from their former boss Jose Mourinho to sign highly-rated Argentine ace Angel Di Maria after sending sporting director Frank Arnesen to scout the Benfica winger.
It is understood that the 21-year-old has been a long-term Inter Milan target, who has won rave reviews during his two years in Portugal following his £7m switch from his hometown club Rosario Central in July 2007.
Di Maria shot to prominence in his homeland after scoring the winning goal in Argentina's Olympic Games gold medal victory over Nigeria in Beijing last summer.
While the Blues kept tabs on Di Maria during the Portuguese club's 4-0 Europa League win over Vorskla Poltava last week, in which he celebrated the opener, Arnesen was also busy monitoring the winger's talented team-mates David Luiz and Fabio Coentrao.
Heading off: 21-year-old Benfica striker Fabio Coentrao has already played for four clubs and now Chelsea are interested
Heading off: 21-year-old Benfica striker Fabio Coentrao has already played for four clubs and now Chelsea are interested
Coentrao, 21, is another who is being followed throughout Europe, with Manchester United previously linked with the youngster, while 22-year-old Brazilian defender Luiz is regarded as one of the hottest defensive prospects in world football.
Although he refused to reveal his interest in the trio, Arnesen did admit: 'We are always looking for good players.'
