Gossip: United eye Benfica ace

05 November 2009 09:43
UNITED have been linked with a swoop for Benfica star Angel Di Maria in a bid to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be at Goodison Park to watch the Argentinian in action against Everton in the Europa League, report the Daily Mirror. Ahead of the game Di Maria said:  I want to do my best for the club this season and then we will see what happens." Di Maria, 21, impressed when Benfica beat Everton 5-0 in the first leg and he is highly rated by his national coach Diego Maradona. Although Antonio Valencia has made a steady start to his Old Trafford career, Zoran Tosic has failed to make a first team impact and Nani's mercurial form has frustrated fans. Should United go for another winger? Have your say.

Source: Manchester_EveningNews