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Angel Di Maria 'can leave Manchester United if he asks' as PSG lurk for unhappy winger

Di Maria has been linked with a move out of Old Trafford

Tuesday 26 May 2015 11:15 BST

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Angel Di Maria will have to ask to leave for Manchester United to consider selling the British record signing.

Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain are again interested in the unhappy winger, whose only start since March came on the final day of the season.

Di Maria has struggled to settle into life in England following a £59.7million move from Real Madrid last summer and would have joined PSG had the club been able to afford him - due to FFP they were unable to make the move after buying David Luiz.

Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

James Wilson

OUT OF CONTRACT: The 19-year-old is considered a strong prospect for the future, signalled by 16 appearances under Louis van Gaal this season. Looks likely to agree a new deal during the summer.

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

Tom Cleverley

OUT OF CONTRACT: Has spent the season on loan at Aston Villa and is expected to make the move permanent this summer or potentially join Everton.

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

Ben Amos

OUT OF CONTRACT: The third-choice stopper is expected to go, but with uncertainty over the futures of those ahead of him at Old Trafford, the situation could change.

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

Radamel Falcao

END OF LOAN: A return of just four goals meant United opted to decline their option to sign the Colombian on a permanent deal

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

Angel Di Maria

RUMOURED EXIT: Despite only signing last summer, Di Maria's frustrating season has led to speculation he could make a swift exit. Linked with PSG, who tried to sign him when he left Real Madrid.

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

David De Gea

RUMOURED EXIT: Appears torn between remaining at Old Trafford and returning to his home city with Real Madrid. With just one year remaining on his current deal, something looks likely to give this summer.

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

Robin van Persie

RUMOURED EXIT: With Memphis Depay having already signed and speculation Van Gaal will move for another striker, there might not be any room for Van Persie. With a year to run on his contract, Manchester United may look to recoup some of the fee they paid Arsenal rather than letting him leave for free 12 months down the line. Juventus linked.

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

Adnan Januzaj

RUMOURED EXIT: The Belgian youngster has struggled for game time under Van Gaal having broken into the team under David Moyes. With a contract until 2018, he's expected to stay, but a loan move shouldn't be ruled out.

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

Javier Hernandez

RETURNING LOANEE: Has spent the season at Real Madrid and scored eight goals - including the winner against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. Will return to Old Trafford this summer but could be swiftly sold or loaned out.

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Manchester United exits: Players out of contract or reportedly set to be sold this summer

Nani

RETURNING LOANEE: With a contract until 2018, Manchester United are in a strong position over Nani who has performed well whilst on his season-long loan at Sporting Lisbon. Difficult to see how he would fit in if retained and United could command a decent fee for the Portugal international.

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According to the Daily Mail, Louis van Gaal wants to keep Di Maria despite his poor maiden season and Manchester United will only enter negotiations if they have a request from the player or receive an extraordinary offer.

Van Gaal believes that Di Maria could work his way back to form with a strong showing at the Copa America and a pre-season with his team-mates.

However, Di Maria and his family have had a difficult first year in Manchester, with a burglary in their home having a big effect on his form.

On Monday, French newspaper L'Equipe reported that PSG could offer right-back Gregory van der Wiel as part of a deal for Di Maria.

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