Paris Saint-Germain have stepped up their search for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and are seen growing in confidence in their chances of a deal.
Pogba has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, and although United officials are desperate to convince him to stay, talks about a new deal are slow and there are fears the midfielder is ready to leave. their contract go down to leave for free next summer.
PSG’s interest in Pogba came to light recently, but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the French side did not make their wishes until June 22 and have been circulating around the Frenchman ever since.
Up to this point, it had been considered simply “interest”, but now it has been described as “something concrete”, with PSG making it clear to United that they would be keen to get a deal this summer.
PSG are confident that Pogba’s expired contracts will force United to listen to offers and be reasonable with their demands, and there is also optimism that their close relationship with Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, will work in their favor.
PSG are hopeful of getting a deal / Marcio Machado / Getty Images
Pogba is said to be “more and more open” to leaving United this summer, and 90 minutes reveals that former Juventus employers are keen to reunite.
It has been backed by L’Equipe, which claims that Pogba is keen to “start a new chapter” this summer. His representatives are even said to have told PSG that the 28-year-old would like to go to Paris.
United are determined to try to hold on to Pogba but are already looking at Rennes’ Eduardo Camavinga as a possible replacement, but local outlet Paris Fans delivered a double blow to United by revealing that PSG are “sure” of signing at least one of them player.
Pogba is PSG’s top priority and they hope to reach an agreement at a reasonable fee, but the French side will turn to Camavinga if an agreement cannot be reached, which means that United may be struggling to end this summer with both players. in the book.
PSG want either Pogba or Camavinga / Catherine Steenkeste / Getty Images
Nevertheless, United continue to talk to Pogba’s representatives about their future, while Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth recently confirmed that the line of dialogue remains open.
Pogba is keen to consider all his options before signing what could be his last major contract, and PSG are clearly keen to give him something to think about.
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