Real Madrid are set to land exciting Benfica winger Angel di Maria.

The Argentina international came close to joining both Arsenal and Manchester United last year, while Chelsea made a move for the midfielder at the end of last season.

However, Diario de Noticias says Di Maria is on his way to Real in the summer for £16 million.

Jorge Mendes' management company, Gestifute, have bought 10 per cent of the player's registration from Benfica and sources close to the Portuguese organisation say a deal with Real "is almost concluded".

Mendes also placed Brazilian Alipio at Real earlier this month after 'housing' the youngster at Portugal's Rio Ave.