Angel Di Maria failed to join the Manchester United squad on their US tour on Saturday, amid reports that he is on the brink of moving to Paris Saint-Germain.
Di Maria, who is set to join PSG within 48 hours in a £46.5m deal according to reports in several of Sunday's newspapers, was due to meet up with his United team-mates in San Jose.
Amid reports that Angel Di Maria has already signed for PSG, Louis van Gaal was unsure why he did not make the plane for their friendly against Barcelona.
"No," said United manager Louis van Gaal when asked if the 27-year-old Argentina winger had flown to San Jose.
"I have heard he is not on the plane. I cannot say anything. He was not on the plane."
PSG coach Laurent Blanc indicated a deal for Di Maria could be close after his side lost to Chelsea on penalties in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The former France coach was initially cagey when asked about the situation, saying: "I have no official news. PSG are looking for an offensive player. Will it be Di Maria? I hope so."
Pushed further, he added: "He (Di Maria) will surely come to the United States, but with which team? He plays for Manchester United at the moment and I hope that if that changes, it will be that he comes to us. We have to have patience a little longer.
"It's not easy, between two big clubs. The outcome is very close, in my opinion."
Source:Skysports.
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