Juventus want Paul Pogba swap deal ‘unless Man Utd settle for £50m transfer’

Juventus are keen on re-signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United but the finances involved mean a deal could be difficult

Posted Monday, December 28, 2020 by Dailystar.co.uk

Juventus have been heavily linked with a move for former player Paul Pogba, with speculation hotting up after his agent Mino Raiola claimed that the France star is on his way out of Manchester United.

In an interview with Tuttosport earlier this month, Raiola said: "It is useless to go around it. Paul at Manchester United is unhappy, he is no longer able to express himself as he would like and as expected of him.

"He has to change teams, he has to change the air. He has a contract that will expire in a year and a half, in the summer of 2022, but I think the best solution for the parties is to sell in the next market.

"Otherwise, the Old Trafford club, with whom relations are excellent, knows well that they would risk losing him on a free transfer, given that for the moment it is not the player's intention to extend the contract."

Juventus are keen on re-signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United but the finances involved mean a deal could be difficult

According to a report from Eurosport, Juventus are keen on re-signing Pogba but the finances involved are a major issue.

The report claims that Pogba's wages are on par with Cristiano Ronaldo's and, given the financial impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that is a problem for Juventus.

The Serie A side also believe United's asking price is unrealistic and, if they are unwilling to accept a fee of around £50m, then a swap deal could be on the cards.

It appears more likely that Pogba's future will be settled in the summer, with Real Madrid said to be 'keen' on a move at the end of the season.

Raiola has also admitted that a summer move is more likely after clarifying his stance at the Golden Boy awards, saying: "When it comes to him in England they are sensitive, perhaps too sensitive.

"In January the great players hardly move, then in the summer let's see what happens. Pogba will have a great future."