Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City close in on Benfica's Angel di Maria
Angel di Maria will almost certainly be seen on these shores again after Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini made a personal check on the Benfica winger during Thursday's Europa League match at Anfield.[LNB]The Argentine tops Mancini's wish list this summer with the Italian prepared to flex his muscles in the transfer market for the first time, rather than work with players bought by the previous regime.[LNB] Watchful eye: Roberto Mancini (below) was at Anfield to run the rule over summer target Angel Di Maria (above)[LNB] [LNB] However, concerns would have been raised about the 22-year-old Di Maria on Thursday as he failed to make any impact amoung the rough and ready Liverpool rearguard. [LNB]Manchester United ruled themselves out of the running for that very reason having seen similarly slightly-framed Zoran Tosic struggle in the heat of a physical Premier League battle.[LNB]Regardless, Di Maria won't come cheap. His £20million price-tag limits his options but that will be of no concern to City who are keen to conclude the deal before this summer's World Cup. Graham Poll: Kuyt's goal would not have stood in the Champions LeagueLiverpool 4 Benfica 1 (agg 5-3): Kuyt's flying high as Reds book semi spotMarouane Chamakh to lead rush of new talent as Arsenal eye their manMan City want Olic: Bayern assassin wanted to torment United againWolfsburg admit they fear losing hot shot Dzeko to Chelsea or Man City MANCHESTER CITY FC
