Edinson Cavani to Manchester United: Angel Di Maria could make PSG move

But while sympathetic to Di Maria, United think the off-the-field aspect has been overplayed by outsiders and they will only let him depart if he submits a formal transfer request.

British media have reported that Di Maria, who joined United for 59.7 million pounds ($93.35 million) previous year, is a target for French club Paris Saint Germain and that his wife is unhappy living in the northwest of England.

Angel Di Maria has begged Manchester United to allow him to return to Real Madrid this summer, according to Spanish newspaper ABC.

As revealed in the Daily Star Sunday, United would like to swap PSG striker Edinson Cavani, 28, for wantaway Di Maria.

PSG are known to be interested in his situation and came close to signing Di Maria 12 months ago, only to be scuppered by the Financial Fair Play rules.

Van Gaal, while keen to keep the 27-year-old, was unsure if he would stay.

Louis van Gaal has added that he still wants to make more signings as they look to bridge the gap between them and current Premier League champions Chelsea.

“But it’s a case that we follow with great interest”, Blanc concluded. “They have been spoken about very clearly already”. Thiago Motta will not be playing because he is not in the best frame of mind to do so.