Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo believes club team-mate and fellow countryman Angel di Maria deserves to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or.

Rojo, speaking to Portuguese publication Record, said he would be 'delighted' if fellow Manchester United new boy Di Maria had the chance of being crowned the world player of the year.

‘Di Maria deserves to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or,' said Rojo.

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'He is having a great time, playing great football, nobody is indifferent to what he is doing and I think he should be on that list.

'I do not know what will happen, but it would be something fantastic for him and I would be delighted.’

Former Sporting Lisbon centre back Rojo also revealed Nani, who switched positions with the Argentine by sealing a loan move to the Portuguese capital, is being tracked by Manchester United's coaching staff.

Rojo added: 'The people here at Manchester United are always asking me about Nani.

'[They are asking] if he score goals, whether he's playing regularly and playing well in that position. They are very attentive to the work of Nani.'