The 27-year-old winger has been a consistent performer for Benfica since joining the club in 2010. The versatile winger can play in all three positions upfront and has been included in the Argentina’s 30-man provisional squad for the 2015 Copa America.
Gaitan had been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past. In fact, hardly any transfer window went by where he wasn’t linked with the Old Trafford club, but somehow the deal never materialised.
United seem to have moved on from the perennial Gaitan-saga, as Louis van Gaal, the new manager, wants to bring in players whom he likes.