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How Man Utd could line up with three players offered by Juventus for Paul Pogba transfer
Manchester United could be offered three players by Juventus in return for Paul Pogba.
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Manchester United will reportedly be offered Douglas Costa, Alex Sandro or Federico Bernardeschi in return for Paul Pogba. Juventus want to re-sign the France international, four years after he quit Turin for a stunning Old Trafford return. Express Sport will now take a look at how United could line up with each of the trio, should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deem them suitable additions to his side.
Alex Sandro
Sandro is a name familiar to United fans, with Jose Mourinho chasing the Juventus star throughout his time at Old Trafford.
The Brazil international would be on the move this summer having struggled for consistency under Maurizio Sarri this season.
United have seen Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both impress at left-back this season.
But Sandro could be a tantalising prospect for them - and one possibly too good to turn down.
It still seems unlikely but, if he joined, he’d probably start over Shaw. But that’s a big if…
Formation: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Sandro, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, James, Martial, Rashford
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Federico Bernardeschi
Bernardeschi has been a good servant for Juventus ever since his arrival from Fiorentina in 2017.
But with the Old Lady well-stocked in midfield, the Italian could be cut loose come the end of the season.
Should he move to United, and Pogba goes, he could replace the France international in the heart of Solskjaer’s side.
They could field him alongside Scott McTominay, who has been in fine form throughout the campaign.
And they could provide solid defensive foundations in order for Bruno Fernandes to thrive.
Formation: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw, Bernardeschi, McTominay, Fernandes, James, Martial, Rashford
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Douglas Costa
United have long had an interest in Costa.
They first tracked the Brazilian during Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign when he was strutting his stuff in his home country with Gremio.
And United could land their man this summer.
Costa hasn’t enjoyed the best of spells at Juventus ever since leaving Bayern Munich.
But he’d represent an upgrade on Daniel James on the right flank.
Formation: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Costa, Martial, Rashford
Paul Pogba at Man Utd: A timeline
2012 - Leaves Manchester United for Juventus
2016 - Returns to Manchester United from Juventus in a world-record £89million deal
2017 - Wins his first trophy back at Manchester United by helping the club win the EFL Cup
2017 - Wins the Europa League with United
2018 - Helps United reach the FA Cup final where they're beaten by Chelsea in the final