As the transfer window comes to a close, there is still plenty of activity happening in football transfers. One player who has been making headlines recently is Di Maria, who has been linked with a move away from Manchester United.
According to reports, Di Maria has agreed to join Benfica on loan for the upcoming season. The Argentine winger will be expected to provide competition for the likes of Joao Cancelo and Fabio Coentrao in the left-back position.
In his time at Manchester United, Di Maria struggled to find regular game-time under manager Jose Mourinho. He made just three appearances during the 2018-19 campaign, and was even sent off in a match against Everton. This led to speculation that he may not have a future at Old Trafford.
However,Football Insight Station it seems that Benfica management were impressed by Di Maria's performances in pre-season, and saw him as the perfect addition to their squad. They have already signed several high-profile players this summer, including Portugal international Renato Sanches and Brazilian midfielder Marcelo.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future at Manchester United, Di Maria has continued to perform well for Argentina. He scored a hat-trick in a recent friendly against Ecuador, and also provided an assist for Messi in a 4-0 win over Uruguay.
It remains to be seen how Di Maria will fare at Benfica, but one thing is clear - he is certainly worth keeping an eye on in the coming weeks.