Angel to swap United for PSG

refused to talk about Di Maria or explain his shock no- show after United’s 3- 1 win over Barcelona in Santa Clara on Saturday – but has made it clear that despite his £ 230m spending spree over the last 12 months he is still on the lookout for a superstar signing.

“We are looking for much more creativity,” said Van Gaal. He would love to bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford but believes the cost would be too great even for a club with United’s fi nancial resources.

As for Di Maria, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has told him to quit United and help PSG, who were beaten on penalties by Chelsea on Saturday , realise their Champions League dream.

“I don’t know if it is done but if you get a chance to play with Di Maria it is a fantastic thing,” said the Swedish striker, who is set to sign a new deal at PSG. “The guy has won everything. He is a fantastic player .

“He brings pace to a team. He brings quality, big quality, and he will make our team even better than it is today. For sure he is welcome and we will receive him with open arms. It shows how much they are willing to get what they want, by investing in players like that.

“It’s all about small details. Real Madrid are a fantastic team. They have fantastic players. Of course, when Real Madrid got Bale they became better for sure and we will become better with Di Maria.

“Every year they invest to get big players but also players that fi t in the team. There are no limits. The people behind this, they want to become big. They are dreaming bigger and they will get bigger.”

Former Chelsea defender David Luiz, who played with Di Maria for Benfi ca, believes he would be perfect for PSG.

Luiz said: “He will be fantastic for the team. He also knows how to play on the defensive side. He is an amazing player.”