Eriksen goes up, Pogba goes down

Throughout this last summer market, Paul Pogba has been Real Madrid's main objective to strengthen their midfield.

The Frenchman, Zinedine Zidane's specific request, would have been the icing on the cake for the weakened team, but negotiations with Manchester United proved too tough.

Although he remains in England, a possible move next summer was in the cards, but it seems that Real Madrid has now discarded that option. 

According to 'AS', the French midfielder could soon negotiate a contract renewal that would see him earn millions with the Red Devils, making him even more unattainable. 

This would definitely move Pogba away from Real Madrid, therefore making the club look towards the next name on their list of objectives: Christian Eriksen.

Tottenham's Danish star had also been linked with a move to Real Madrid during the summer transfer market.

Eriksen is a quality player his team has a strong reliance on, but his departure to Spain could be quite an easy negotiation for Real Madrid, as he finishes contract this season.

However, the London club is working hard to make sure a four-year extension with a net salary of six million euros (he now receives four) is signed before the end of the season. 

If Eriksen accepts, his arrival would also become almost impossible. Time will tell who ends up making a move to the Spanish capital...