Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria after it was reported the Argentine is instead edging closer toward a move to Monaco. Di Maria was on United manager David Moyes's wishlist as he prepares to inject life back into his flagging midfield in the upcoming January transfer window, but the Scot may now have to look elsewhere. According to talkSPORT, the Madrid man is keen on a move away from the Bernabeu, having become disillusioned with life in Spain following the arrival of Gareth Bale from Tottenham. However, he instead looks likely to join French moneybags Monaco, with negotiations between the Ligue 1 outfit and the Spanish giants believed to be well underway. That news will come as a bitter pill to swallow for Moyes, who desperately needs at least one new wideman in the upcoming transfer window. Luis Nani, Antonio Valencia and particularly Ashley Young have been ineffectual for the defending English champions this season, while rookie Wilfried Zaha looks all set to move out on loan. With a new winger a priority this winter, here, we examine 5 Alternatives For Angel Di Maria. Click "Next" to get started.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
