Man United set deadline for Pogba's exit

The Red Devils' board does not want to let him leave.  Aware that the Frenchman is the club's star and that his departure would diminish the squad's starpower, the club is firm in its position: it will not accept to negotiate with Real Madrid.

The Spaniards already know they could sign him, but only if they are prepared to pay the 200 million euros required by United. There will be no possibility to negotiate, they will only accept that amount.

If that in itself is a barrier between Madrid and Pogba, the deadline set by the English club makes the operation a little more complicated. 

The Mirror says Manchester United will close the doors for a negotiation definitively on 8 August, when the Premier League market is closed for the start of the competition.

In this way, the team ensures that, in the event of losing its star, it can look to the market for a substitute. For now, there seems to be no other possibility: 200 million before 8 August.

Meanwhile, Madrid continues their own transfer market endeavors, as they are still trying to get rid of a few players to get the necessary funds, all while Pogba is traveling with Manchester United in their own pre-season. In fact, Solskjaer said after the match that Pogba could even become the team's captain.