The Argentinean impressed early on in the Premier League, but struggled to truly acclimatise to life in the Premier League, scoring a disappointing four goals in 32 games in all competitions.
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After United’s 2-0 defeat to PSG in Chicago on Thursday, Laurent Blanc said both clubs were “close” to striking a deal for the former Benfica player.
Van Gaal is understood to have fined Di Maria £360,000 and the Argentine’s imminent departure should see Barcelona forward Pedro arrive at United. Their interest in the Wales worldwide continues and speculation has been fuelled by rumours that there could be a willingness at Real Madrid to sell if they can recoup the world record fee they paid for him.
But after an impressive start at United, Di Maria’s form dipped and he only started one of the final 10 games of last season.
PSG are reported to have agreed a fee with Manchester United for the Argentina worldwide winger, who is now putting the finishing touches to a move to the Parc des Princes.
But, while Schmeichel is a big fan of the 24-year-old, the legendary former United goalkeeper sees no reason to panic, as he insists the club will move on quickly.
However Manchester United boss, Louis van Gaal, isn’t confident of United’s chances to retain their best player beyond this summer transfer window.
Louis van Gaal has asked Manchester United’s board to sanction David de Gea’s departure to Real Madrid, as said by reports in Spain. I think in the first half, we have created more chances than PSG and they have created only chances with personal errors, and you can not fight against personal errors.
Furthermore, at United he wasn’t given the chance to be very creative, as Van Gaal required a lot more discipline from the player than Carlo Ancelotti.
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In this system will be missed Di Maria on his right side.
