Manchester United are on high alert to sign players in the January transfer window to make sure they do not let Manchester City get too far away from them.
On the list, but below the radar for some time, has been Real Madrid’s Angel di Maria, 23.
The Argentina winger was a United target while with Benfica and is understood to be unhappy over contract negotiations at Madrid.
However, while Ferguson would be more than willing to sign, reports are that Jose Mourinho does not want to sell and will push for a compromise deal.
Mourinho also well not want to arm United with the talented di Maria should they face off anytime in the future.