The Argentina international has been heavily linke with Manchester United and the Dutchman has hinted that a bid could be tabled this summer Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has hinted that the club could launch a bid for Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria. Antonio Valencia, Ashley Young and Nani are the only recognised senior wingers at Van Gaals disposal leading into the 2014-15 campaign, and the trio are yet to fully convince in Manchester. Di Maria - who is reportedly surplus to requirement at Real Madrid following James Rodriguezs arrival appeared destined for Paris-Saint Germain, only for the French champions to end negotiations after being priced out of a deal. PSGs decision not to sign Di Maria has opened the door for United and Van Gaal has dropped a major hint that the club could launch a bid for the Argentina international due to a lack of depth out wide. At this moment, we have five number nines and four number 10s – and we dont have wingers to give us attacking width, he told reporters. Or, I should say, we dont have wingers of the highest level, like Ronaldo or Di Maria or somebody like that. So, I have to play in another way – and you have seen that already. I only buy when I think we need to buy – in the position that is necessary. Left-back Luke Shaw and central midfielder Ander Herrera have already arrived at Old Trafford but Van Gaal is still eyeing reinforcements. Netherlands international and Ajax defender Daley Blind is reportedly on Van Gaals list of targets as h attempts to bolster his defence and the 63-year-ol insists he would have no problem recruiting Dutch players. If they are at the level I want them to be, then I will sign Dutch players, he said. Nationality isnt something that concerns me. But Dutch players are usually cheaper than player of other nationalities and they have usually been very well educated in the Netherlands, I believe. But they have to be of a level than can play well in the English Premier League. You have to ask if that is the case with every player.
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:26:47 +0000
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