Jose Mourinho has expressed confidence that Manchester United will sign Paul Pogba in time for the English Premier League football season and criticised rival managers’ reactions to the mooted world-record transfer.
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Former Manchester United winger Nani believes Paul Pogba can be a fantastic addition to any club regardless of his huge price tag as speculation continues that a move to Old Trafford is imminent.
But Mourinho says he is still in the process of deprogramming his players after spending two years under Louis van Gaal.
Asked whether a big signing could be expected over the next few days, the Portuguese said: “Yes”.
However, while several press outlets in England have reported that a move is on the verge of being agreed, it seems the player will not be departing the Old Lady anytime soon.
“Monday day off and then we play just Sunday, so we have from Tuesday to Sunday, one more work, one more week of work, so I think we are going to arrive in a good condition”. I won’t say to top form but to a level where they are ready to compete.
“I am very pragmatic on this”.
Wayne Rooney was the star attraction as Manchester United and Jose Mourinho continued their pre-season preparations with a 0-0 draw against Everton. All that matters is what happens in my house and not in my neighbours’ house. “We are trying to everything to close market as quickly as possible, before 14 August”.
“So, next week we will have our squad closed”.
“A super striker, and we are going to get a very good midfield player”.
“Manchester United watched Renato many times, and maybe I did it even more”.
“You are right, I don’t like to speak about other clubs and players from other clubs”.
A Premier League club has made a £72million offer for James Rodriguez so, inevitably, United are mooted as said club.
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Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on Thursday posted a picture on social media of him with his arms round Mahrez, adding that the player was not for sale.
