Published 12:44 IST, December 10th 2020
Juventus' unofficial bid for Pogba involving Pjanic and Costa was REJECTED by Man United
Juventus' unofficial bid to sign Paul Pogba, involving Miralem Pjanic and Douglas Costa was rejected by Manchester United in April this year.
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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's struggle under manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has become a matter of concern, with Frenchman often linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Pogba's nt Mi Raiola racked up more controversy recently when he claimed midfielder needs a new team next season, furr triggering transfer talks. He has been linked with a return to Italian champions Juventus, with a sensational report w revealing that Turin side's offer to sign him previous summer was rejected by Man United.
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Pogba linked with Juventus return
Raiola, while speaking to Tuttosport, claimed that his client's time at Man United was over. "Pogba is unhappy at Man United and is finding it extremely difficult to express himself on field", said Raiola. Amid Pogba transfer talks, his contract runs until 2022, which was extended by a season when Old Trafford outfit triggered one-season extension clause last season.
But Raiola's comments have sent alarm bells ringing across major European clubs including Real Mrid and Juventus. More recently, he has been linked with a return to Allianz Stium. And Riola confirmed that re were very high possibilities of Frenchman making his way back to Turin.
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Juventus offered Pogba swap deal involving Miralem Pjanic, Douglas Costa transfer
Speaking on Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Roma has w revealed that Juventus attempted to seal Pogba transfer in April, but Old Trafford outfit refused to pay credence to offer. He furr claims that defending Italian champions offered Miralem Pjanic and Douglas Costa in exchange for 2018 World Cup winner.
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However, Man United refused Pogba swap deal. Roma also sheds light on Juventus's swap offer, suggesting that Old Ly cant sign 27-year-old France international without selling off some squ players, citing financial restraints amid coronavirus pandemic.
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils to tre Pogba next summer?
Interestingly, Pjanic went on to join Barcelona with Arthur Melo moving or way, while Douglas Costa was sent out on loan to Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Raiola's comments suggest Man United will have to act at end of current season, to avoid losing out ir prized asset on a free transfer in 2022.
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Im courtesy: Miralem Pjanic, Paul Pogba, Douglas Costa Instagram
12:44 IST, December 10th 2020