Man City home in on winger Di Maria as Chelsea pull plug on deal for £36m ace

Manchester City are favourites to sign Argentina star Angel Di Maria after Chelsea pulled out of the race for the £36million-rated winger. Big-spending City are keen to wrap up a summer swoop for the Benfica ace as they prepare to offload Robinho to Barcelona. Wanted man: Angel Di Maria (left) is heading to the Premier LeagueHowever, the deal could be done as soon as January as Benfica attempt to push on with their attempts to land Simao Sabrosa. Di Maria has been high on Chelsea's wishlist but they were only willing to offer around £15m. They will now focus their attention on bringing in Atletico Madrid's Sergio Ageuro in a £50m swoop. Man City warned it will cost £36m to prise Di Maria away from BenficaChelsea check on Benfica trio with Angel di Maria top of shopping listBenfica 5 Everton 0: Moyes' men taught a European lesson in LisbonMANCHESTER CITY FC

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