Published 19:31 IST, November 6th 2020
Paul Pogba has eyes on Real Madrid after Man United lower asking price to €60m: Report
Real Madrid could make a move for Paul Pogba in the summer after Manchester United have reportedly reduced their asking price to just £53 million (€60m).
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Paul Pogba has been singled out for criticism for his lukewarm performances so far this season, and Red Devils could cash in on French international if reports are to be believed. Red Devils have struggled for form this season and 2018 World Cup winner has been one of few players under spotlight due ir performances. former Juventus man is longer indispensable to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United and a summer sale could be on cards.
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Pogba transfer rumours: Pogba to Madrid links grow after Man United lower asking price to €60m
According to Spanish publication AS, Manchester United could sanction a Paul Pogba transfer this summer for as little as £53million (€60m). 2018 World Cup winner is under contract at Old Trafford until 2022 and Red Devils are expected to put him up on market in summer of 2021.
Despite Man United's struggles this season, 27-year-old has been unable to command a place in first XI. Reports from FourFourTwo suggest that a move for Pogba has been Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane's long-held desire, and Los Blancos could make a move for him after a largely quiet summer transfer window this time around.
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LaLiga champions had let go of ir interest due to Man United's high asking price but reduced Pogba value could see m join race again. €60m fee could potentially be lesser than what Real Madrid would pay for ar potential target, Eduardo Camavinga.
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Calciomercato reports that 27-year-old is keen to play under Zidane and will push for a move through his nt Mi Raiola. However, Los Blancos have a long list of expensive targets and are reportedly preparing to launch bids for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland with possibility of adding Camavinga to ir ranks as well. Pogba to Madrid is likely to a back seat due to se grand ambitions.
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Could Pogba to Juve be on cards?
Juventus have often been mentioned in same breath as Real Madrid when a transfer for Pual Pogba is discussed. World Cup winner spent four years in Turin and developed into one of finest midfielders which forced Man United's hand into breaking ir club record to sanction a €105 million (£89.3 million) move.
Speaking on rumours linking Pogba to Juve, director Fabio Paratici said that it is difficult to talk about transfers at moment, but expressed his club's fascination for Frenchman. 27-year-old made a total of 162 appearances for Old Lady, winning four Serie A titles, two Italian Cups and two Italian Super Cups while reaching 2015 Champions League final.
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(Im Courtesy: Paul Pogba Instagram)
19:31 IST, November 6th 2020