Angel Di Maria On The Verge Of Joining PSG - Laurent Blanc

Disgruntled Manchester United winger Angel di Maria is on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc confirmed negotiations with Manchester United over the transfer of Angel di Maria are "close to the end".

Di Maria did not join up with his Manchester team-mates in the United States following his participation at the Copa America earlier this month as he attempts to force through a move to French champions PSG after a difficult first season in the Premier League.

PSG Close To Di Maria Deal - Blanc

Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc is "quite positive" about the Ligue 1 champions' chances of signing Angel di Maria. Laurent Blanc has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on a deal to sign Manchester United forward Angel di Maria.

Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that Di Maria is on his way to the French capital after an underwhelming season in the Premier League following his British-record transfer to Old Trafford from Real Madrid last August.

PSG Confirms Interest In Angel Di Maria

Angel di Maria is a target of Paris Saint-Germain, but Laurent Blanc concedes it may be difficult to secure his services. Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has confirmed the club are keen on signing Angel di Maria from Manchester United.

Di Maria is reportedly unsettled at United having failed to impress in his first season at Old Trafford.
PSG have been heavily linked with a move for the Argentina winger, who has also reportedly been attracting interest from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.

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Don't Allow Mourinho To Provoke You - Blanc To PSG Players

Laurent Blanc has warned his Paris Saint-Germain players to keep their heads against Chelsea in Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash after suggesting Jose Mourinho will try to "bring the heat".

PSG prepare to face the Premier League leaders with a squad decimated by injuries - Serge Aurier, Lucas Moura and Yohan Cabaye all picked up problems in Saturday's disappointing 2-2 draw with Caen that will keep them out of the game, while Marquinhos, Thiago Motta, Javier Pastore and Blaise Matuidi all face late fitness tests.

Paris Saint-Germain Won't Sack Laurent Blanc - Nasser Al-Khelaifi

Laurent Blanc's job is not in danger despite Paris Saint-Germain's poor start to the season, according to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. PSG were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Olympique Lyonnais this weekend and they are currently fifth in Ligue 1, having only won two of their opening six games as they bid to defend their domestic crown.

Having also drawn their opening Champions League match at Ajax, scrutiny over Blanc's position has swelled in the past month, but Al-Khelaifi insisted Blanc would be Parc des Princes' head coach until at least the end of the campaign.

Angel Di Maria Transfer Difficult - Laurent Blanc

Paris Saint-German coach Laurent Blanc conceded Financial Fair Play sanctions have prevented the club from signing Angel Di Maria. Ligue 1 champions PSG and Premier League side Manchester United are reportedly in a tug-of-war for the services of Di Maria after Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti revealed on Thursday the star winger had asked to leave the UEFA Champions League winners.

The French capital club's attempts to sign Di Maria have proved difficult thus far due to financial implications for breaching FFP rules last season. PSG have already spent €58 million on defensive pair David Luiz and Serge Aurier, meaning Blanc must part ways with one of his prized assets before he can make a move for the 26-year-old Argentina international.

PSG vs BASTIA: A Case Of Master Vs Apprentice ( Blanc vs Makelele )

Laurent Blanc has no hard feelings over Claude Makelele's decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain for Bastia as the two prepare to face off. Makelele ended his stint as an assistant at PSG in May to make the step to senior coaching at the Stade Armand Cesari.

The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSG midfielder achieved a decent result in his first Ligue 1 game in charge of Bastia, earning a 3-3 home draw Marseille in an enthralling encounter.

But the Corsican outfit are likely to face a much tougher task against defending champions PSG as Blanc and Makelele renew acquaintances for the first time on Saturday.

Laurent Blanc Extends PSG Contract To 2016

Laurent Blanc has extended his contract with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain and will remain in charge until 2016.

The 48-year-old guided PSG to their second successive French title after taking over as boss last year and was offered a one-year extension to his contract which was due to expire in June 2015, though he insisted that he would wait until the season was over before considering any offer.

The former French defender also guided his side to French League Cup glory as they beat Lyon 2-1 last month.

LAURENT BLANC: Ibrahimovic's Absence Changes Everything

Laurent Blanc has admitted that the unavailability of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic "changes everything" in terms of Paris Saint-Germain "effectiveness".

The French champions lost the Sweden international to a hamstring injury during the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea but managed to defeat Stade de Reims 3-0 in their first fixture without their talisman.

However, they have failed to score since, losing 2-0 in their return clash with Chelsea to go out of Europe on away goals before being beaten 1-0 by Ligue 1 rivals Olympique Lyonnais last weekend.

LIQUE 1: PSG 3 REIMS 0 - Paris Giants Open 16-Point Gap Lead

Paris Saint-Germain are two wins away from defending their Ligue 1 title after beating Reims 3-0 at the Parc des Princes on Saturday.

Victory over Hubert Fournier's side takes the capital club 16 points clear of Monaco, who host Nantes on Sunday, though defeat for Claudio Ranieri's side will give PSG the chance to wrap up their second successive title next week at Lyon.

Coach Laurent Blanc was shorn of injured top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but he will have been buoyed to see Edinson Cavani move to his favoured position down the middle with ease and score the game's opener.

LAURENT BLANC: Eden Hazard Impresses Me

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has pointed to Chelsea's Eden Hazard as a primary threat when the sides meet on Wednesday.

The Belgian has scored 16 goals in all competitions for Jose Mourinho's Premier League title-chasers and Blanc, whose charges sit top of Ligue 1 ahead of this week's Champions League quarter-final first-leg showdown, is wary of the danger that he will pose.

"Eden Hazard is a player that always impresses me, he has progressed a lot since arriving at Chelsea," he said of the player who has been linked with a possible move to PSG.

Laurent Blanc Labels Mourinho As A "Talkative"

Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc is looking to ignore Jose Mourinho ahead of his side's Champions League with Chelsea clash next week.

The French champions are seeking to reach the last four of the competition but face a daunting meeting with the Premier League leaders in the quarter-finals.

And, despite his respect for Mourinho's achievements throughout his career, Blanc says that big talk is a big part of the Portuguese's technics.