REAL MADRID winger Angel Di Maria looks set
to join for Manchester United after the World Cup, despite interest from
Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from Madrid after another fine season at the Champions League winners, scoring 11 goals and assisting 26 in all competitions.And reports in Spain claim that his agent, Jorge Mendes, expects Di Maria to join Old Trafford as Real edge closer to signing Monaco's James Rodriguez.Madrid president Florentino Perez is understood to be open offers in the region of £40m, with his performances at the World Cup increasing his valuation.United have wasted no time at all in the transfer market as new boss Louis Van Gaal prepares to take the club back into Europe, splashing in excess of £60m on Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera already.
Di Maria looks set to become the third after reportedly feeling undervalued at the Bernabeu and has previously revealed that he will make a decision after the World Cup."For now, I’m just thinking the World Cup. We'll see what happens with Madrid and if they want to continue, he said."Honestly, I know that there are offers and interested clubs."Arsenal, who broke their transfer record with the signing of Mesut Ozil from Madrid last season, are also interested in Di Maria's services, while Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is keen on a Stamford Bridge reunion with the winger.
