Nic’s a £30m Fergie target
BENFICA winger Nicolas Gaitan has reopened the door on a blockbusting switch to the Premier League with Manchester United.
United denied they are tracking the Argie wide-man, 23, after being linked with him last month.
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that United are not looking to do any business in the January transfer window.
But United are still planning a £30million swoop for Gaitan at the end of the season.
The winger is represented by Jorge Mendes, the same agent who took Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Anderson and Bebe to Old Trafford.
And now Gaitain has once again raised the prospect of a move to the champions.
Proud
He said: “Ever since the pre-season, it has been said that Manchester United are following me.
“Then, Benfica met Manchester United in the Champions League group stage and I did not expect that Sir Alex Ferguson would talk about me before and after that game.
“He said Benfica had good players and named me, which is something that makes me very happy.
“I did not expect to be praised by a coach like him – we all know what he represents in football.
“I am proud that one of the best clubs in the world want me, but at the moment I am only thinking about Benfica.
“If the transfer happens, it has to be good for Benfica and myself.”