Pogba transfer balls: Manchester United boost and Real Madrid talks
The Daily Paul Pogba: a look at the former Manchester United player being touted as future Manchester Untied player.
Marca says Real Madrid have open talks with from Juventus. “We are talking [with Real] but nothing is decided,” says Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola. “[The manager Zinedine] Zidane’s wish is important and the club’s wish is important. We are in the initial phase, it’s not a negotiation.”
It’s just a natter over coffee.
The Manchester Evening News has an alternative view, yelling: “Manchester United get Pogba boost.” How so? Isn’t his agent talking with Real Madrid? Samuel Luckhurst finds a single thread and ties in it knots:
It is difficult to think of one Jorge Mendes client who has not been linked with Manchester United…
Bébé, Nani, Anderson, Falcao, Angel Di Maria all were. In fact, United bought all of them. Nani was ok. The rest were not so good.
…but the politicking and mischief-making of the transfer window could work to Jose Mourinho’s – and Mendes’ – advantage. Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes has recently reaped the benefits of being represented by Mendes but is one Gestifute-connected player who might not end up at United.
Gomes not going to Manchester United. Ok. Got it. How is this linked to Pogba giving United a “boost”?
The Portugal international, 22, has been tipped to join Juventus by Gazzetta dello Sport in a €40million deal, which is more good news for United.
Top player could be joining Juventus. And that is “more good news for United”. What was the original bit of good news?
Mourinho vetoed signing Miralem Pjanic , who joined Juve last week, from Roma so United could focus on the Serie A champions’ prized Paul Pogba. A second midfield addition in Gomes would suggest the France international has played for the Bianconeri for the last time.
Luckhurst then write in another story on Pogba in today’s MEN: “Manchester United have not bid for Pogba.” This we know because Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta told media “We have not received any offers. He is a fundamental and indispensable player for the present and future of Juventus.”
And the bidding war cranks up.
Posted: 21st, June 2016 | In: Back pages, manchester united, Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
