Angel Di Maria wants Manchester United to sign Nicolas Gaitan

RUMOURS have swirled around that Manchester United is interested in Nicolas Gaitan — now star player Angel Di Maria has reportedly intervened.

Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan, from Argentina, celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Gil Vicente during a Portuguese league soccer match between Benfica and Gil Vicente at Benfica's Luz stadium, in Lisbon, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

RUMOURS have swirled around that Manchester United is interested in Nicolas Gaitan — now star player Angel Di Maria has reportedly intervened.

Speculation about a move by Gaitan from Benfica to United seemed to be quelled when he signed a new contract in November.

However, the Express is reporting that Di Maria wants United manager Louis van Gaal to pay the 30-million-pound release fee and bring his friend and compatriot to Old Trafford.

Angel Di Maria wants fellow Argentine Gaitan at Manchester United.

Gaitan, 26, filled the hole in Benfica’s midfield when the winger left for Real Madrid.

Now he is reportedly lobbying United to sign Gaitan, who he plays alongside in Argentina’s national side.

Liverpool, Tottenham, Monaco and Valencia have all been linked to Gaitan but United appears to have the best chance of securing his signature.

Originally published as Angel Di Maria wants Manchester United to sign Nicolas Gaitan