World Cup winner rejects Manchester United, Pogba makes stunning decision on future, Manchester City target having medical at Chelsea and more - Premier League transfer news, 8th August 2018

Jerome Boateng rejects Manchester United

Boateng had a World Cup to forget with Germany

Manchester United target, Jerome Boateng, called Jose Mourinho to inform the Portuguese manager that he is grateful for the interest but he is not interested in signing for the Red Devils, as per Bild.

Manchester United have been growing increasingly frustrated in their pursuit of a centre-back and had recently enquired about Jerome Boateng's availability to Bayern Munich.

Paul Pogba wants a £200,000 per week pay rise to stay at Manchester United

France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final

According to The Sun, Manchester United have been told by the Paul Pogba's agent, Mino Raoila, that the player wants a £200,000-a-week pay rise if he is to stay at the club. This comes on the back of Barcelona's recent flirtation with Pogba.

Barcelona reportedly offered £45 million + Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes to Manchester United but the Old Trafford outfit rubbished it outright.