Chelsea face a battle with Europe's top clubs if they want to sign Argentine ace Angel Di Maria from Benfica.
Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti has put the talented winger on his summer shopping list but reports now claim that Manchester United chief Sir Alex Ferguson is also targeting a swoop.
Benfica are resigned to losing the talented 22-year-old in the summer but will want a big fee and will be asking for in the region of £36million and that could rule out the cash-strapped Reds.
Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus are also said to be keen on the player who bagged a hat-trick in the 4-0 win over Leixoes at the weekend.