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| Manchester United make breakthrough in bid for Real Madrid’s Ángel di María | Manchester United make breakthrough in bid for Real Madrid’s Ángel di María |
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| Manchester United believe they have made a significant breakthrough in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s winger Ángel di María. | Manchester United believe they have made a significant breakthrough in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s winger Ángel di María. |
| United, who have been linked all summer with a deal to sign the 26-year-old Argentina international, are understood to be in advanced talks over a deal worth more than £48m. | United, who have been linked all summer with a deal to sign the 26-year-old Argentina international, are understood to be in advanced talks over a deal worth more than £48m. |
| On Thursday the Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Di María had turned down the offer of a new contract. “Di María asked to go,” he said. “The player has to look for a solution. He’s a Real Madrid player and until 31 August, as I’ve already said, anything can happen.” | |
| United were facing competition for Di Maria’s signature from Paris Saint-German, who were reportedly prepared to pay him €8m (£6.4m) a year, but it is understood he was more tempted by a move to Old Trafford and the No7 shirt worn by George Best and Eric Cantona. | |