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Paul Pogba to Manchester United: Major twist as rivals plan world record transfer bid
REAL MADRID are determined to sign Paul Pogba this summer and will beat Manchester United to land the France international with a world record transfer offer, according to reports in Spain.
Spanish reports claim Paul Pogba could be heading to Real Madrid
Both the Daily Mirror and Guardian claim United are in pole position to sign their former academy player this summer.
Pogba quit United for Juventus back in 2012 and has developed into one of the most sought-after players in Europe.
Barcelona and Chelsea were linked with him last summer, while Manchester City are also thought to have considered a bid.
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"Juve is having economic growth," Lippi said.
"They can reject offers of €80m-€100m (£62m-£78m) for him."
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim a €120m (£94m) bid is being prepared in Madrid and that United will struggle to meet that valuation.
Real believe they hold the greater hand when it comes to negotiations, with AS claiming they could use Juve target Isco as part of a deal.
AS claim Real will move for Pogba after Euro 2016
Gazzetta dello Sport claim Pogba would cost €120m
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Real are also considering triggering Alvaro Morata's £23m buy-back clause and could use that advantage during Pogba negotiations.
Gazzetta claim Pogba's agent Mino Raiola will push to secure the midfielder a £150,000-a-week contract in Madrid - a salary both Real and United could easily afford for a marquee signing.
United manager Jose Mourinho is said to have given club bosses the green light to approach Juve over a deal but a bid to match Real's valuation appears unlikely.
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