Manchester United told to pay £25m for Benfica ace David Luiz

16 April 2010 01:08
Greek chic: Midfielder Sotiris Ninis[LNB]Manchester United are monitoring £9m-rated Greek Sotiris Ninis.[LNB]The 20-year-old midfielder has excelled at Panathinaikos this season, helping his side to win the Greek League.[LNB]Meanwhile, Benfica are holding out for £25million for another United target, David Luiz.[LNB]The English giants, along with Chelsea, have both scouted the 6ft 1in centre back, who can also play at left back.[LNB]But with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan also on the 22-year-old's trail, Benfica are seeking a bumper fee.[LNB]Luizhas yet to break into the Brazil side, but was a regular for the Under20s and has formed an impressive partnership in Portugal with hiscompatriot Luisao.[LNB]United have tracked him after another season in which Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic missed games because of injuries.[LNB] Heads up: Benfica have warned potential suitors for Luiz that they want £25m[LNB]Chelsea have taken progress reports since the summer, when sporting director Frank Arnesen checked him out along with other Benfica stars Angel di Maria and Fabio Coentrao.[LNB]The mean Benfica defence has conceded just 14 goals in 26 league games this season.[LNB]  Chelsea on standby as Ribery admits he will decide Bayern fate in 10 daysManchester United prepared to pay £15m to land Lyon stopper LlorisMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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