Saturday, July 31, 2010

Chelsea step up �36m move for Angel di Maria as Manchester City and United eye Benfica star

Peter Kenyon"s presence in Lisbon has fuelled reports that Angel di Maria is set for a 36million summer move to Chelsea.

Former Blues" chief executive Kenyon, who still represent the club on international business, is said to be leading negotiations for the much-coveted Benfica winger.

Both Manchester United and City - as well as Spanish giants Barcelona, Real Madrid - have also been linked with Di Maria after a series of impressive performances for the Portuguese giants.

Angel Di Maria (L)

Red alert: Angel di Maria (left) has impressed for Benfica

But Chelsea are said to be leading the race for the 22-year-old Argentina international.

"It is true I stayed in Lisbon in answer to your question, but I will not offer more details," is all that Kenyon would tell Portuguese sports newspaper O Jogo.

"Is Di Maria a footballer of interest to us? I have no comment to make."

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