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Man Utd target Angel Di Maria EXCLUDED from Real Madrid squad whilst Bale & Benzema start
THE chances of Angel Di Maria joining Manchester United have again increased after the Argentinian superstar was omitted from Real Madrid's Super Cup squad.
Carlo Ancelotti named his 16-man squad that includes Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, but Di Maria is nowhere to be seen.
His absence is certain to increase speculation over his future, especially considering reports of a £53m bid made by Manchester United earlier this afternoon.
Many are speculating that the Argentine has been excluded to protect him from any injury before a mega money deal is completed.
Carlo Ancelotti is looking to add to an already impressive trophy haul, having picked up the Copa del Rey and the club's elusive 10th Champions League win during his first season in the Spanish capital.
World Cup winner Toni Kroos and Colombia star James Rodriguez supplement an outrageously talented forward line including Ronaldo, Bale, and Karim Benzema.
However Diego Simeone's side are not without merit and ground-out a very credible 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.