"Madrid and Pogba are in advanced talks"

In France they have seen Pogba wearing the white shirt of Real Madrid for some time. Well respected media such as 'L'Équipe' have said as much in recent weeks, with Pogba seemingly wanting to leave Old Trafford in search of trophies at Real Madrid. Zidane would welcome Pogba with open arms.

Pogba is one of Zidane's wanted players for next season, with the Real manager believing that he can be the box-to-box midfielder that Real need. "He's a different player". He said in his press conference, where he announced his admiration for Pogba. Including his leadership, which he demonstrated with France at the World Cup. 

This time, ´Téléfoot', and more specifically Frédéric Calenge, have spoken of the nearing of an agreement between Real and Pogba. "Talks are in advanced stages" he summarised, saying that the relationship between Florentino Perez and Mino Raiola, Pogba's agent, have improved in recent times.

150 million euros is the price that United want for Pogba, with the high fee and the large wage bill of Pogba, who currently earns 17 million euros per season. Assuming Pogba kept the same wage as at United, he would become the highest paid player in the squad.

United's recent form could also be a reason for Pogba to be sold, with his recent performances causing serious critisicm from supporters on social media, and after not greeting supporters this weekend at Goodison park, when United were comfortably beaten by Everton in a 4-0 defeat, severely complicating the Champions League race for United for next season. 

April 21, 2019