Manchester United Set to Suffer Losses as Angel Di Maria 'Ready' to Join Paris Saint-Germain
Angel Di Maria broke the British transfer record last season when Manchester United paid a
The Angel Di Maria drama continues. The Manchester United player is close to sealing a deal with Paris Saint-Germain but the clubs are yet to agree on a fee for the transfer.
The Argentine broke the British transfer record last season when Manchester United paid a £59.7m fee to Real Madrid. However, the move to off-load Di Maria to Parc des Princes will see United suffer a loss of almost £15m. The French champions have submitted a bid of £40m plus £5m on add-ons. (Van Gaal Worried About Shaky De Gea)
Although United have not confirmed the deal yet, it is understood that the club's executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, is in final negotiations and it would be quite a surprise if the Argentine international decides to stay back. (Paris Saint-Germain Beat Manchester United)
The speculations gathered momentum as Di Maria failed to join United's summer US tour.
Interestingly, Manchester United lost their last friendly against PSG 2-0 and their manager Louis van Gaal evaded questions about the 27-year-old's absence.
"I don't want to answer that but you can keep asking," said the Dutch coach, "may be you know where he is. I don't know."
On the other hand, the PSG coach Laurent Blanc sounded much optimistic about the deal going through.
"You know negotiations are ongoing and as Paris Saint-Germain and United are both big clubs, that can be difficult. But we feel we are close to the end", added the former French international.