Benfica have denied reports that they have received an offer for Argentina winger Angel di Maria.
Highly-rated Argentine winger a rumoured Real target
Benfica have denied reports that they have received an offer for Argentina winger Angel di Maria.
A number of high-profile sides, in particular Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, have been linked with the gifted 22-year-old.
Manchester City are also said to be keen on Di Maria, who is contracted at Estadio da Luz until 2015.
However, Portuguese Liga champions Benfica have moved to dismiss the rumours, insisting no approach has been made.
A statement read: "There are no offers whatsoever that have been made to this company from any club, notably Real Madrid, company, businessman or any intermediary for the athlete Angel di Maria.
"We are not aware of any ongoing negotiations regarding the aforementioned athlete.
"Moreover, this company has only been made aware of possible interest from other clubs in the aforementioned athlete through the various reports in the media."
