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Barcelona could sign Paul Pogba this summer

Barcelona in hot pursuit of Paul Pogba

Yesterday, reports from Tuttosport claimed that Barca’s new technical director Eric Abidal and Paul Pogba met secretly in Beverly Hills and also held talks regarding a move this summer. Nevertheless, the rumoured transfer has gained some serious traction and it is being claimed that the deal could materialize before the transfer window closes.

The eye-watering amount required to fund the sensational move is also not a problem for La Blaugrana as they have saved money by not signing Antoine Griezmann, who was tipped to join for £88 million this summer. [READ MORE]

Watford close in on Paco Alcácer

According to Lluis Miguelsanz of Marca, Watford are hoping to sign Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer on a two-year loan deal with a compulsory option to buy. The Catalan giants signed Alcacer from Valencia for €30 million in 2016, but he has since failed to establish himself at the Camp Nou.

Yerry Mina becomes Manchester United's No 1 target

Jose Mourinho is currently scouring the transfer market for a top-quality centre-back and reports suggest that Barcelona's Yerry Mina has emerged as United's No 1 target after the Red Devils failed to sign Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld.

United view the Colombian starlet as a cheaper and viable option and believe that they can clinch a deal with La Blaugrana for a fee worth £35 million.