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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! After a break of two days, we are back again to bring you some of the hottest stories regarding the most popular club in England.
Things might not really look that great for United football-wise but there is always something going on in the transfer mill for them. So without further ado, let's begin!
#5 Balague gives Pogba update
Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has given an update regarding Paul Pogba’s supposed move to Barcelona. The stories have been circulating for a while now and it seems as though Mino Raiola is the one that wants to force through a move for the Frenchman – at least that is what Balague seems to think.
The relationship between Pogba and Mourinho doesn’t look all that good as the Portuguese has not only stripped the French star from vice-captaincy but was also seen going into a confrontation with him in the training ground.
And now, Balague claims that most of the stories in the media regarding Paul Pogba moving out of the Old Trafford have his agent Mino Raiola as the source. He also added that there has been no contact between the two clubs for the player.
“There's a lot of stories published in recent times all coming from the same source, Mino Raiola, who is trying to create this debate,” he said.
“Barcelona have made no contact with anyone about Pogba this summer and they made no offer.”
He then went on to state that while they remain interested in Pogba should he become available, Barcelona see Mino Raiola as a problem as the money he would be asking for in order for the Catalans to sign the World Cup winner isn’t something that the Camp Nou outfit are willing to spend.
“They haven't spoken about Pogba, but of course they'd be interested if he becomes available.
“They've spoken to [agent] Jorge Mendes about players, even though he has been closely linked to Real Madrid in the past, and they will speak to Mino Raiola, but they see him as a problem.
“They see the money he will be asking for is something they won't want to pay.
#4 Pogs asking price
Since we are still on the Paul Pogba discussion, Mirror have revealed the asking price set on the head of the Frenchman by his club, Manchester United. With persistent issues between Mourinho and him, it seems as though the Red Devils might really consider letting him go after all.
According to the report, Manchester United will sell him should a club come up with £200 million for him. Apparently, after knowing that he won’t be made captain again by Mourinho, the relationship between the two has been damaged, which is the Red Devils are willing to finally let go of him.
#3 Ramsey
Aaron Ramsey was seemingly signing a new deal with the Gunners but it has all broken down, paving the way for rumours linking him to the Old Trafford. According to Mirror, talks have broken down between the two parties and it is likely that Ramsey will leave the Emirates by the end of the season.
The player was apparently ready to commit himself to the club and even Arsenal were confident of tying him down in a new deal. But now, there is nothing on the table for the Welshman.
The report also adds that Arsenal had rejected a £50 million bid for him last summer with Manchester United and Chelsea interested in him.
#2 Sanchez
Ever since joining Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez has not even been a shadow of the great player that he once was. The Chilean is on super-high wages at the Old Trafford and yet, his performances have not justified the remuneration that he gets.
According to odds from Coral (via Express), Arsenal and PSG are the favourites to sign him next. While the French giants are the best placed at 2-1, the Gunners are 4-1 to re-sign their former player from the Theatre of Dreams.
"Since moving from Arsenal earlier this year, it just hasn't quite worked out for Alexis Sanchez at Manchester United so punters are already betting on his next club where PSG are the favourites to sign the forward," said Coral's John Hill.
"Arsenal and Bayern Munich are both also at the top end of the betting so there is unlikely to be a shortage of interest from major European clubs if United do decide to part ways with the Chilean.”
#1 Varane
If a list of the top five defenders in the world is made, Raphael Varane would perhaps be on the top end of it. The French superstar has won almost every possible trophy there is to win and was a key member for both France and Madrid in their glorious campaigns.
This is one of the reasons why Jose Mourinho wants him at the Old Trafford. According to Don Balon, Varane is really considering the idea of joining Manchester United, especially if Zidane takes over from the Portuguese who once labelled himself as the Special One.
The Frenchman has a release clause worth €200 million with Real Madrid.
