Chelsea non-executive director Peter Kenyon has been in Portugal to keep tabs on the progress of Benfica forward Angel Di Maria, according to a report from Sky Sports.
Kenyon stepped down from his role as chief executive at Stamford Bridge in November, though he continues to represent the club on a number of football-related bodies in Europe.
He would not confirm that he had been checking up on Di Maria, but Portuguese media sources suggest that he was there to meet Benfica directors in order to discuss a possible move.
The Argentine starlet is also said to be being courted by Inter and Manchester City, with the Portuguese giants said to be holding out for a €40 million [£35m] fee for the 22-year-old.
"It is true I stayed in Lisbon in answer to your question, but I will not offer more details," Kenyon is quoted as saying by Portuguese sports newspaper O Jogo.
"Is Di Maria a footballer of interest to us? I have no comment to make.
"Benfica insist that they are yet to receive a formal offer for the player, but reports indicate that Kenyon also met Di Maria's agent, Jorge Mendes, with a view to brokering a deal.
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