Angel Di Maria is to sign for Manchester United next week in a deal worth over £48million

Manchester United are close to signing Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria for a British-record transfer fee, according to Sky sources.

The Argentine winger is expected to hold talks with United next week over a transfer that is though to be worth up to £56million.

Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague exclusively revealed the news.

"At long last there is significant movement in the seemingly never ending, ‘Will he stay or will he go’ saga of Angel di Maria. It now looks certain that he will leave Real Madrid and become a Manchester United player. The final meetings will take place at the beginning of next week.

"United will pay between 60-70 million Euros (£48-55m) for the player. More than 60. A great deal for Madrid. Read more: http://bit.ly/1sgjmgA