Open war between Madrid and PSG to sign Pogba... in 2022

For anyone following news regarding Paul Pogba, they probably feel like they're living on groundhog day. There isn't a summer where the Frenchman isn't linked with one of Europe's biggest teams, a move that always seems 'close' to happening.

In reality, such moves are never as close as first thought. While his departure from Man United appeared a done deal, it now looks like this won't happen - but for any great surprise - until next summer. The midfielder has already communicated to the Old Trafford directive that he doesn't intend to renew his contract, which expires in June 2022.

In fact, 'Daily Star' assured that this decision went hand in hand with his desire to sign for Real Madrid next term, a club with which he has been linked for many years and, on this occasion, would arrive as a free agent.

However, 'Los Blancos' have found themselves faced with a serious competitor in the fight for the Frenchman. 'Sky Sports' highlighted Paris Saint-Germain's intentions of landing the world champions next season, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo as part of a 'dream team' for the ages. Both of whom would arrive on a free having finished their contracts at their respective clubs.

Furthermore, his arrival at the Parc des Princes is seen by the club's directive as a way of bringing in an element of French identity to a project which, from certain corners of Ligue 1, has been viewed as 'artificial'.

Whatever it may be, the 'Star' underlines Pogba's preference as being Madrid, although those in Paris could tempt him with a healthy wage offer. Either way, it looks like we've got an open war on our hands for the coming year.