re: 2018/2019 Transfer Thread

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Bayern is not fricking around with this young rebuild

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Paul Pogba is serious about playing for Real Madrid next season


Paul Pogba could be the subject of significant transfer speculation between now and the end of the season, however with Manchester United's leaders assuming they'll have to negotiate his sale, they will try to take a number of Real Madrid stars as part of any deal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempted to quell speculation linking the French midfielder with a summer move to Spain by suggesting that Pogba would be an important part of the club's future, yet it's believed that the player has made his mind up and is ready to move on. If that proves to be the case and the will of the player is significant, Manchester United are aware they will have little choice but to explore their options with regards to negotiations, just as Juventus did when the player made clear his desire to return to Old Trafford in 2016.

A number of weeks ago, Pogba instructed agent Mino Raiola to investigate the possibility of leaving Manchester for Madrid in the summer, although there is an acceptance that Los Blancos felt slighted by his decision to reject them to join United for what was then a world record transfer fee. It's believed by some that Pogba wishes to be in place with Los Merengues by July 1, and the Dutch agent has promised him he will do everything in his power to fulfil the midfielder's wish.

Real Madrid have made little to no movement at this stage, but they've listened to what Pogba wants through the words of Raiola, they wish to have a full grasp of the situation and all its intricacies before they engage the powers that be at Manchester United.

Zinedine Zidane has long been an admirer of the World Cup winning star and would love to coach him at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, especially with the winds of change swirling around the European champions, both on and off the pitch. Manchester United are in a difficult position of their own, mainly due to the contract handed to Alexis Sanchez, and they are fighting a battle to keep a number of peripheral first-team figures who have expiring contracts. The David de Gea situation is another matter, although one in which United lack any real strength, and it seems as though the lessons have been learnt from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009, with the club likely to demand players in exchange for Pogba.

Additional funds are of no real use to a club of such vast wealth, however given the fact United have endured such difficulties with recruitment of late, securing ready made stars from the Spanish capital would be a huge incentive to acquiesce to Pogba's desire to leave. Two names stand well above the rest, and they are Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane, and it's clear that the duo, who are both assessing their own positions in Madrid, could hold the key to unlocking Pogba's transfer to Real Madrid.

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Sam Lee saying City’s top target this summer isn’t Saul, but his teammate Rodri.

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Well, the rumour is both Citeh and United are after both, and will sign that which they don't get (Saúl being first choice and more expensive).

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