Real Madrid are ready to make an offer worth up 135 million euros for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in next summer, according to British media the Sun Sport.
Pogba is predicted to replace Luka Modric who is getting older. Former Juventus star is interested by Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, who wants a fresh blood in central midfield.
The 24-year-old midfielder has come under criticism on numerous occasions throughout the 2017/18 season. He also came under debate last January following the launch of his social media emoji prior to United’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool.
Since returning to Manchester United, Paul Pogba has struggled to find the same level he had at Juventus. In recent weeks, his situation would be even more difficult than before.
A French newspaper claims that Pogba is unhappy with his position since Alexis Sanchez joining the club last month. He has been substituted off by manager Jose Mourinho twice in recent weeks, in trashing Premier League defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
However, Mourinho denied conflict with Pogba at Old Trafford. The Portuguese manager labeled the claim the Frenchman is unhappy at the team as a “big lie” and denied any problem.
“I think you are nice with your words because when you say a lot of speculation, you should say a lot of lies,” Mourinho told ESPN FC.
“A big lie that our relation is not good, that we don’t communicate, that we don’t agree with his positions and his involvement in the dynamic of the team.” Mourinho added.
Jose Mourinho (R) denies Paul Pogba unhappy at Manchester United. (Source:www.dailyrecord.co.uk)
On the other hand, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague told that Pogba is not Madrid type for next summer. He believes that the Los Blancos absolutely doesn’t have much money to sign the star.
“Real Madrid will not have the money to make such a deal, especially after buying their main targets next summer.” Balague told Sky Sports.
“Maybe President Florentino Perez doesn’t see him as a target. When Pogba decided to leave Manchester, he was offered to Real Madrid B for € 100,000.
“The coach of the time then told Perez: ‘Let him come when he will cost 100M €’. It now costs more than that, but it’s not the player that Real wants for next season.” Balague added.
