Manchester United News: It has been far from an ideal season for the Old Lady. The Serie A crown will again remain in Milan. On top of it, they lost the Coppa Italia to Inter Milan as well. This season they have to be satisfied with a fourth-placed finish only. However, Juve will not rest on their laurels.
In the coming transfer window, they recruit new players. According to Tuttopsort, Juve are keen to bring Paul Pogba to Turin. The World Cup winner will be a free agent in the summer.
Juventus signed him on a free transfer in 2012 as well. Then sold him back to Red Devils for €105 million. At that time it was a transfer record fee. They could repeat the trick again this time.
However, his wages could be a stumbling block. Pogba is one of the highest earners at Old Trafford. He will expect a similar package for Juve. But the Bianconeri are not in a position to offer him that kind of money.
Manchester United News: Potential replacements for Pogba
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The former Le Harve midfielder has a great range of passing. However, Red Devils could replace him with someone who can provide a similar impact if not skills. It has been reported that Erik Tan Hang has indeed identified a few replacements for the outgoing star.
It will be hard for the Red Devils to replace the Frenchman. Although he did not live up to the expectations, everyone agrees that Pogba is a quality player.
Declan Rice, Kevin Phillips, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Jude Bellingham are on the shortlist to replace him. However, all of them will be very expensive signings. Although Kevin Phillips’s price could go down in the summer. That will only happen if Leeds are relegated this season.
While it is also possible that other names may also pop up when the transfer window officially opens. Tan Hang already suggested that there is no bar on him from signing players from Ajax. One of his former players Frankie De Jong has also been linked to the Red Devils in recent times.
Manchester United News: Potential destinations for Paul Pogba
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With his future away from Old Trafford there are a few places he might end up. A return to Juventus has always been an option for him. The Bianconeri have previously been linked with a move for him. However this time there is a good opportunity but competition will be stiff.
A stay in Manchester was also a possible idea for the Frenchman. Red Devil’s arch-rivals Manchester City have shown interest in him. Although according to the Athletic he has rejected a move to Etihad, he could be tempted to play under Pep Guardiola.
A return to his native homeland France is also a possibility. Paris Saint Germain have always admired the Frenchman. They certainly have the financial muscle power to lure him to Paris as well. Also, the idea of playing alongside Neymar and Messi will be exciting for any player.
Bayern Munich are the latest club who have entered the race. However, it seems unlikely a move to Germany would appeal to him. The Bavarians are themselves in a disarray like Manchester United. While a move to Real Madrid is an option but unlikely as Florentino Perez in the past has vetoed bringing him to Santiago Bernabeu.
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