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Angel Di Maria arrives in Doha for ahead of PSG medical

Image: Angel Di Maria faded after a bright start at Old Trafford last season

Angel Di Maria has arrived in Doha to undergo his medical ahead of a proposed £44m move from Manchester United to Paris Saint Germain.

United paid a British record £59.7m fee to Real Madrid last August for the 27-year-old and were understood to want more than the £44m figure quoted in several national newspapers on Friday.

But a deal has reportedly been struck and Di Maria, who was given an extended holiday after competing for Argentina at the Copa America but failed to meet up with the rest of the United squad on their pre-season tour of the United States, looks poised for a move to France.

He flew in to Qatar on Sunday night, posing for photographs with fans. He is expected to undergo his medical tests at the Aspire Academy on Monday.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 04:  Manchester United player Angel Di Maria in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle Unit
Image: Di Maria failed to meet up with the rest of the United squad for their pre-season tour of the United States

Despite enjoying a positive start to life at Old Trafford - scoring three goals in his first four matches - Di Maria's form soon faded and he was reduced to playing a bit-part role under Van Gaal towards the end of last season. 

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However, Sky sources also understand United are actively pursuing a replacement for Di Maria and Van Gaal could yet add further to his attacking options with Barcelona forward Pedro among the players he is monitoring.

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