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Italian giants plot Angel Di Maria move if Manchester United sign this Real Madrid star
MANCHESTER UNITED's interest in Real Madrid striker James Rodriguez could have a knock-on effect on Angel Di Maria's future at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
James Rodríguez scores incredible goal during training
Manchester United are said to be keen on landing Colombia international Rodriguez next summer.
The 25-year-old has made just 10 appearances for Real this season and may look to move on come July.
Inter Milan are also said to be interested in landing former Monaco star Rodriguez.
Inter Milan will reportedly move for Angel Di Maria as a second choice target
Manchester United target James Rodriguez (right) is also attracting Inter's interest
But the Italian giants have supposedly made contingency plans in case United get there first.
According to the Sun, Inter are realistic about their chances of winning a financial bidding war with United in the summer.
And they have therefore set their sights on former United playmaker Di Maria, who has been at PSG since leaving Old Trafford in 2014.
Di Maria, 28, is yet to score in Ligue 1 this season and reports are emerging that he may soon look to leave Paris.
The Argentina international cost United at the time a club record £59.7million when he joined from Real Madrid two years ago - but failed to impress in his one season in the Premier League.
Inter are seeking a marquee signing this summer after Chinese investors completed a takeover of the club.
Former Manchester United playmaker Di Maria (left) has scored just once for PSG this season
Summer appointment Frank de Boer has already been sacked as manager and replaced by Stefano Pioli as the new owners eye immediate success at the San Siro.
They are supposedly willing to spend up to £50m on Di Maria.
Inter currently sit ninth in Serie A, 13 points off league leaders Juventus and eight points off a Champions League place.
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