Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement for Benfica winger and Manchester United target Nicolas Gaitan as a replacement for Arda Turan, in case the Turk leaves, according to Madrid-based daily Marca.
Turan appears heading towards the exit gate at the Vicente Calderon after acknowledging that he is in touch with several European giants over a possible move this summer.
Barcelona reportedly had negotiations with the midfielder yesterday with a view to prising him away to the Camp Nou this summer.
In the given circumstances, Los Rojiblancos have reached an agreement with Benfica for the Argentine as a replacement for Turan.
Gaitan signed a new contract with Benfica last year and his existing contract with the Portuguese giants lasts until the summer of 2018.
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His buy-out clause is believed to be at €35m, but an agreement has been made between Atletico Madrid president Miguel Angel Gil and his Benfica counterpart Luis Filipe Vieira to reduce the price.
Manchester United have also been linked with a move for the Argentine, and Vieira recently said that Louis van Gaal’s side would have to shell out the right price sign the winger.
Gaitan netted four league goals and provided 15 assists in the Portuguese league to help Benfica claim the title last season.
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