United and City set to battle over Nicolas Gaitan

Last updated : 20 January 2012 By DSG

Manchester rivals, United and City are set to battle it out over the signature of Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.

Both sides have sent scouts to Portugal to watch the 23-year-old Argentine, according to The Daily Mail.

Gaitan reportedly has a ?37.5m release clause in his contract.

Both clubs are monitoring his situation and could make a bid for him in the summer.

Source: DSG

Source: DSG