Man City plan £35m bid for Man Utd star

The Mirror reports that City are hoping to beat their local rivals Manchester United to the Argentina international’s signature.

City officials have reportedly already contacted their Benfica counterparts regarding a move for the 23-year-old.

Gaitan has impressed for Benfica in their Champions League clashes with Manchester United earlier this season.

United have been keeping tabs on the highly-rated youngster for the past year and have had their scouts watch him several times this season.