United have already clinched the signings of Eric Bailly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Mourinho confirmed M.E.N. Sport’s story in May he wanted to strengthen four positions during his maiden press conference last week.
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Reports in Italy indicated that United were on the brink of tabling their first world transfer-shattering bid for the 23-year old. “They brand it United’s ‘final attack” for the midfielder.
It is understood United will make an opening offer of around £87m (104m Euros) for the France worldwide midfielder.
Juventus reportedly wants a $134 million deal for him to re-sign with Juventus that made Real Madrid close down their offer as they doubt he is worth that much.
Manchester United have agreed a world record deal for Paul Pogba – according to reports. However, over the past few days, the negotiations have seemed to have stalled and even Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has stated that his client might not actually move.
“I think €120 million is a lot of money, for any player. You’d expect 40-plus goals per season for that figure”, Ferdinand said.
Seemingly primed to go again domestically next year and with an assault on the Champions League high on their agenda, there is a strong argument for Pogba to remain. Originally it looked as if that would be where he ended up, by they were unable to match the wages that Manchester United offered him.
Mourinho replaced Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford after the latter was shown the exit door in May. Ferdinand has backed the former Inter Milan and Chelsea manager to help United build a title challenge.
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Ashley Fletcher has joined West Ham on a free and Tyler Reid has joined another Premier League club in Swansea City for an undisclosed fee. Winners are unsafe when they’re wounded.
