As Paul Pogba gradually nears a return to Manchester United for a record breaking fee from Juventus, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has acknowledged the club’s exciting future if the Frenchman is secured.
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Having left United in 2012, Pogba has gone on to establish himself as one of the top midfielders in Europe, and he has a flawless opportunity to challenge for silverware, including the Champions League, with Juve this season, something that the Red Devils can’t offer him immediately.
Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has denied any deal for his client is done between Juventus and Manchester United.
But Raiola is insistent that no deal has been struck – despite overwhelming indications that the two clubs have come to an agreement for the France worldwide.
The France global, a former United academy graduate, has been identified by Jose Mourinho as a key component of his new-look midfield.
It is understood, however, that Juventus will announce the fee at £84.3m on account of the tax they are due to pay on the transfer.
Assuming that Pogba passes his medical, the deal will eclipse Gareth Bale’s record $113 million transfer to Real Madrid in 2013.
But Raiola’s tweet has put a damper on expectations that Pogba’s move could be announced before the weekend.
One lucky Manchester United fan got his shirt signed by none other than Paul Pogba out in US this week. With this evaluation now believed to have been completed, the Daily Mail suggests that the 23-year-old has agreed to sign a five-year contract with United worth £290,000-a-week.
The West Ham United talisman could follow France teammate Pogba to Old Trafford as United continue to add to their attacking options.
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He failed to make an impact due to injuries and poor form and United are now willing to sell him to the highest bidder to get the £160 000-a-week star off the wage bill.
