Five players Manchester United should replace Angel Di Maria with instead of Nicolas Gaitan

Manchester United star Angel Di Maria has agreed a deal with PSG, according to talkSPORT.

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This news has led to the Red Devils going after Benfica ace Nicolas Gaitan, reported the Daily Star. However, surely United can do better than a player who scored just four goals in 27 Primeira Liga games last season?

Here are five wingers they should target instead…

5) Lucas Moura, PSG

The 22-year-old netted nine times, and assisted his teammates on six occasions in 44 matches in the last campaign, and will only get better. With great pace and dribbling ability, the Brazilian is also able to play on either wing like Di Maria.

4) Pedro, Barcelona

With Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, and Neymar forming the best attack in world football at the Nou Camp, the Spain international has found himself on the bench more often than not. The 27-year-old has won everything there is to win, and would be a great addition if United can take advantage of his situation in Catalonia. The recent signing of Arda Turan could push him further down the pecking order there.

3) Marco Reus, Borussia Dortmund

Although it would likely take a mega-bid to get the Germany international to Old Trafford, but it would be worth it to get one of the best players in the world. Jurgen Klopp recently leaving the Westfalenstadion could be enough to lure the 26-year-old away.

2) Shaqiri, Inter Milan

If Stoke can make attempts to sign the 23-year-old, then surely United can as well? The Switzerland international is a top-class player, as shown when he became one of the few players to score a World Cup hat trick last summer.

1) Yacine Brahimi, Porto

Also impressed at the World Cup, with Algeria, and has continued that form in Portugal. An exciting wideman who runs at defenders, the 25-year-old scored five goals and grabbed three assists in nine Champions League games last season to show he can do it on the highest stage.