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Barcelona ready to join battle for Benfica wing ace Di Maria

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Sun, 03/14/2010 - 01:18

Barcelona are weighing up a bid for Benfica wing ace Angel di Maria.

El Mundo Deportivo says Barca are turning to Di Maria after finding Bayern Munich's asking price for Franck Ribery too rich.

Di Maria is also wanted by Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea.

The Argentine's contract carries a €50 million buyout clause, though Benfica are willing to do business for around €25 million.

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Comments (2)

Submitted by Frontal Lobotomy (not verified) on Sun, 03/14/2010 - 15:59.

If we lose Giggs in the summer, I would like it if we got this lad. He's pretty dangerous on the left.

Submitted by Babone (not verified) on Sun, 03/14/2010 - 15:32.

do business for 25 mil???? please! with every big team in Enland and Spain intrested in the player why would benfica bend on the asking price?

Did they not turn down an offer from Manu of Nani + cash?

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