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Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc expects 'a positive outcome' in the French domestic treble winners' pursuit of Manchester United winger Ángel Di María. Blanc also says the future of reported wantaway defensive midfielder Thiago Motta 'has evolved but it has not yet been resolved'. PSG conclude their International Champions Cup friendly tournament with a match against the Red Devils at Soldier Field, Chicago, on Thursday (02:05 BST) although Argentina international Di María has not travelled to America.

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SOUNDBITE (French) Laurent Blanc, Paris Saint-Germain coach, commenting on a potential move of Angel Di Maria from Manchester United to PSG:

"I think that there will be a positive outcome, yes. But, you know, when it comes to signings, we know how it goes, you know how it goes too. For as long as it's not made official, for as long as the management won't call me, for as long as we have discussions while it's not official, I will abstain from talking about it, maybe a bit because of superstition. But I think that when I tell you this, I am telling you the truth."

SOUNDBITE (French) Laurent Blanc, Paris Saint-Germain coach, commenting on midfielder Thiago Motta's will to leave PSG and the club's refusal to allow him to do so:

"The situation has evolved. It has improved but it has not been completely sorted. I hope that it will be the case again before the beginning of the season and at worst before the end of the transfer window."