Stay with Manchester United or decide to go to Real Madrid, Paul Pogba will take over the cameras this summer. The rumours about his signing gain strength as time goes on, but the truth is that so far, they are just that, rumours.
Zinedine Zidane has spoken more than once about this possibility, he even came to express his agreement, but the coach does not want to talk about it, at least publicly, until the end of the season.
The transfer won't be easy, as there are several parties, or several actors, involved. The player is one of them, perhaps the most important, but the responsibility also falls on those who have secondary roles.
One of them is 'Zizou'. Although his position seems to be outlined to give validity to the possible transfer, the coach must review his squad to know what he needs and where he needs it. With the change of system in mind, he must assess what is really essential for the new Madrid.
As in any operation, the player's representative also plays a role. And in this case even more so. Mino Raiola is Pogba's agent. The Italian, in fact, took 40 million euros when the Frenchman signed with United, according to 'AS'.
Ed Woodward will also have a lot to do with it. The vice president of United, who usually deals with transfers and, according to the media, with whom Madrid spoke to sign David de Gea a few years ago.
Even more important will be Malcom Glazer, the club's director. He will have the last word, although perhaps it could be an escape route for him.
Gareth Bale will also be a vital part of this possible transfer. His market value will be attractive to Manchester United, perhaps making the exchange easier. In addition, Bale would be off the payroll at Madrid, making it more viable to welcome Paul Pogba, and his salary.