Di Maria played a key role in Madrid's successful Champions League campaign last term, yet appears to be surplus to requirements following the arrival of James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos this summer.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed earlier this week that the former Benfica star has requested a transfer after turning down an offer to sign a contract extension at the Santiago Bernabeu and the 26-year-old is widely expected to leave the club before the end of the month, much to the surprise of Menotti.
