Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sign top Manchester United target, Real Madrid to offer €147 million trio to Manchester United for Paul Pogba and more: Transfer Roundup, 2 June 2019

Real Madrid to offer Bale, Rodriguez and Navas in exchange for Paul Pogba

Zinedine Zidane is expected to oversee a massive squad overhaul at Real Madrid over the course of this summer. With the dressing room unsettled and Los Blancos desperate to reinforce their ranks, several players are expected to be shown the door.

Now, in a fresh turn of events, Real Madrid are willing to sign Paul Pogba on a swap deal that doesn't include money. Florentino Perez will offer Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Keylor Navas in exchange for Paul Pogba. The trio costs a combined €147 million and Manchester United will not sell Pogba for anything less than €130 million.

Real Madrid are keen to get Bale off their payroll as the Welshman still pockets a sumptuous amount of money as wages despite his contributions dwindling. Real Madrid have reportedly already agreed an £88.5 million deal for Chelsea's Eden Hazard. If Manchester United accept their bid, this will be the Merengues' second 'galactico' signing of the summer.

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