Rabiot, Pogba and N'Zonzi: the French trio on Barca's shopping list

The midfield is the object of Barca's attention, and there are three candidates in the crosshairs for the Catalan side: Adrien Rabiot, Steven N'Zonzi and Paul Pogba. 

The first of these names comes as no great shock. Rabiot, who is currently at home following a snub from the French World Cup squad, was linked to Barca earlier this week, with reports stating that officials from Barcelona had travelled to Paris to hold talks over a move.

PSG are apparently resistent to a move, but 'Catalunya Radio' have stated recently that negotiations are bearing fruit.

However, the other two names are a little more surprising. Spanish outlet 'Mundo Deportivo' claim that two of the French players out in Russia at the moment, Pogba and N'Zonzi, are also targets for Barca. 

N'Zonzi is on the list due to his experience in La Liga. The big midfielder has reportedly handed in a request to leave Sevilla this summer, and would cost €40m, making him a safe option.

Pogba, meanwhile, would be more of an extravagant choice. The Manchester United man, who has been impressive at the World Cup, didn't have the easiest season with his club side, and there were reports during the spell that he might be on his way out in summer.

'Mundo Deportivo' affirm these rumours, stating that agent Mino Raiola told Barcelona that his client was unhappy at United, and would be open to a move. 

Pogba has been a target for Barca in the past, and the aforementioned outlet say that he is keen for a move, but the main stumbling point for any transfer would be his cost. The Frenchman was signed for £89m, and there is no way that United would let him go on the cheap.

 

July 13, 2018