Di Maria mulls Benfica exit as United and Chelsea circle Argentina ace

09 March 2010 11:38
Red hot: Angel di Maria[LNB]Angel di Maria is dreaming of a glorious run-in with Benfica before a likely switch to the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]Manchester United and Chelsea have both checked on the left winger in recent weeks, scouting a player who is fast outgrowing the Portuguese League.[LNB]The 22-year-old admits he will consider his future in the summer but is determined to focus on the rest of the season with Benfica, who are top of the League, in the last 16 of Europa League and preparing to play Porto in the domestic League Cup final later this month.[LNB]The Argentina international, who has also been linked to Manchester City, said: 'My head is with Benfica and I will not speak about my possible exit until the end of the season.[LNB]'I am very happy and perhaps I am having the best moments I have had as a player.[LNB]'My work with Benfica is good and my family are settled in Lisbon, and I am dreaming of titles and hopefully that is what will happen in the next few months.'[LNB]Real Madrid and Barcelona are also tracking Di Maria as several of Europe's top clubs clamour to add a left-sided attacker this summer, but Benfica will try to seek more than £35million for him.[LNB] World at his feet: Di Maria (left) could go to South Africa with Argentina[LNB] Ribery admits Chelsea temptation as he heads for crunch Bayern Munich talks Fans' protest means Old Trafford will be full of empty seats for Milan visitCheck out our new World Football blogCHELSEA FC

Source: Daily_Mail