Manchester United are preparing themselves for yet another approach from Real Madrid over midfielder Paul Pogba, with Los Blancos eager to reinvest the money freed up by Gareth Bale's imminent departure.
Real have failed to negotiate a deal for Pogba thus far but, with Bale on the verge of sealing a blockbuster move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning, they are expecting to come into a significant amount of money (at least in terms of lowering the wage bill) in the near future.
United are adamant that he will not be sold, although The Mirror claim that they are expecting a fresh bid from Real to try and lure Pogba away from Old Trafford.
Zinedine Zidane has demanded that Real officials do whatever it takes to sign Pogba this summer, and the money freed up by Bale's exit - including his £600,000-a-week wages - will be used to fund an improved Pogba bid.
Real hope to sell more players to help finance the move, which could cost up to €150m, with the likes of Lucas Vazquez and James Rodriguez seen as potential casualties of the situation.
Spanish media were delighted to see a Pogba arrive in Spain, only to realise that it was the wrong one. His brother, Mathias Pogba, has just sealed a move to third division side
Source : 90min