Di Maria set for PSG as Van Gaal confirms winger missed planned Man Utd flight

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed Angel Di Maria missed a flight to join up with the club's pre-season tour of the US, amid reports he is set to join Paris Saint-Germain.

The Argentine was due to meet the United squad in San Jose after a delayed summer break due to his participation in the Copa America with his national side.

But Van Gaal admitted in a press conference following Saturday's 3-1 win over Barcelona in Santa Clara that Di Maria had failed to board the plane and had provided no reason for his absence.

"I have heard he was not on the plane. I cannot say anything," he told reporters after his side's 3-1 win over Barcelona. "Marcos Rojo was not on the plane. Di Maria I don't know why."

While Rojo was said to have missed his flight due to passport problems, Di Maria's no-show could speed up his likely departure to PSG.