Real Madrid are reportedly refusing to budge on their valuation of No.1 transfer target Paul Pogba - which could force the midfielder to stay put at Manchester United next season.
Pogba, who returned to Old Trafford in a £89million move in 2016, has cast doubt over his future at United after revealing he is considering "a new challenge".
Speculation on a possible move to Real Madrid or a return to former club Juventus has been mounting since a season in which Pogba faced criticism at times for his performances with United.
Mirror Football exclusively revealed last week that the Red Devils are ready to dig their heels in and hold out for at least £150million for Pogba this summer.
Then over the weekend, the 26-year-old told reporters in Tokyo while attending an event held by sponsors Adidas that it could be time to leave Old Trafford.
That has led to the Spanish giants tabling their opening offer of £90million but United are in no mood to consider an offer which is less than their valuation, according to The Sun .
It is claimed that United are determined to make a huge profit on their club-record signing and the current bid by Madrid would only see them make £1m.
Despite the interest, United are determined to keep hold of their prized asset and will reportedly make a decision on his future by July 1 - when United's players return for pre-season duty.
This development comes following Pogba's controversial comments over the weekend in which he suggested he is seeking pastures new this summer.
"Like you said, there is a lot of talking and a lot of thinking as well," the France midfielder said.
"For me I have been for three years in Manchester and have been doing great; some good moments and some bad moments, like everybody. Like everywhere else.
"After everything that happened this season, with my season being my best season as well... I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else.
"I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else."
mwenza
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this young man its a problem
cedcdmor
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ole pls release him let him go coz we dun need the virus anymore
mesenotuyz
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I understand why Paul wants to leave United, who wouldn't? With a inexperienced manager in charge,who haven't got a clue what's his doing, poor tactics and poor man management.
Ari_7
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pidbclnrst
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Sincere say , if I m united boss .. I will ban him from player and keep him in united . If any team cannot meet the transfer value . I think he is giving a lot of problem to the team . And show bad thing to the young player . United got the money . No problem ban him 6 month without playing ... Alex already sit and take money . Pogba also ok
At the end of the day it's manu that will loose because benching him will not lower his status and he could still be bought by the top clubs. Manu should sell him for cash plus some quality players in RM that Zidane wants away. Quality players that MU are presently lacking.
emondorock
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Real cant afford him and united will have to lower price....stay and be a arsehole your good at that
sepadlt
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Let him rot on the bench. ManUnited are bigger than him.
apkwill
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Manchester united free pogba the players around him are whack, the front 3 fail to finish the ball ⚽ behind the net, the mid can't creat chances and defenders don't defend everything is done by pogba even the most interception, most tackles are done by him... Well he's he a defender or attacking mid? All That answers this question. Free him
u r right man
Nuoabeinu
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Sincere say , if I m united boss .. I will ban him from player and keep him in united . If any team cannot meet the transfer value . I think he is giving a lot of problem to the team . And show bad thing to the young player . United got the money . No problem ban him 6 month without playing ... Alex already sit and take money . Pogba also ok
kitbdeips
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the way the market is now £150m isn't that much. If Madrid want him,they can pay. Me personally I would sell him. He hasn't got his heart in Manchester and will corrupt the squad.
Vezonic22
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he'll become a bench warmer
😂😂😂
RazeTSKnightfury
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Manchester united free pogba the players around him are whack, the front 3 fail to finish the ball ⚽ behind the net, the mid can't creat chances and defenders don't defend everything is done by pogba even the most interception, most tackles are done by him... Well he's he a defender or attacking mid? All That answers this question. Free him
geraldktm
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he will turn like neymar or coutinho, don't force a move
dickala
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ManUtd should sell Pogba......to Derby County!
he'll become a bench warmer
tikeilnrs
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How much is the value of his services to Man U, that should quantified as well
MADRISTA_sr4
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please don't sign midfielder fir this season give Isco a chance...
IcelandWC_winner
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it's autty what do you expect when a liverpool fan write article
nailed it😂
Divo
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Pogba so desperate to play for real
maddyfootballer
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Superb we aren't getting that clown
Vezonic22
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ManUtd should sell Pogba......to Derby County!
Jipilmnot
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hi It'. time. for. pobga. to. leave. he. doesn't. have. the. club. at. heart. pls. let. him. go. peacefully. thanks me
Partzee
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150 m for pogba 😂shame on United!! . .we all know real Madrid will never offer that much money. ..,I think real Madrid should go for christen Eriksen instead who is Fantastic midfielder aswell as low price and will fit in well in next season squad
£150m for pogba is one way of say we are not going to allow him to leave,if it means without playing him he will stay and lose value.
setcklptyz
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150 m for pogba 😂shame on United!! . .we all know real Madrid will never offer that much money. ..,I think real Madrid should go for christen Eriksen instead who is Fantastic midfielder aswell as low price and will fit in well in next season squad
jekmnouz
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Madrid shud have money wen marketing no moving broke plz just pay a 150 than done deal
jekmnouz
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please let him go please get countinho nd greizmnan and share them a 500 salary plz
badbceikt
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hi sports lover your best challenge to go to real Madrid and see for your self.
Udit011
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I always love 4231 lineup, in this formation hazard as no10, vinicius in LW, asensio in RW, jovic/ benzema as ST, this lineup we need another CDM to cover, so we need player like ndoumbele
nbombele is great but in 4231 casemiro can play as cdm. and like ndombele play a no 8 role in lyon either he or kroos can full fill that. ndombele is better than kroos in defensive output but kroos is better in creative output. what ever happens i hope real do good👍
Binabknu
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pogba should go to Madrid
DaMhztourage
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Madrid want Pogba, yet can't pay £150m , it's always tug- of- war between Madrid and Man Utd when it comes to transfer dealings , remember de gea's protracted negotiations years back which failed at the last minutes of transfer window, this one is also heading the same direction , hope Woodward will stand his ground on Utd's valuation of Pogba . Its ON
Hikceklpry
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Haha they want our best player but they can’t put their money where their mouth is. Madrid do one we are not Chelsea, you want Pogba pay up.
Nomboz
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This guy should go,he is a great player but he is full of himself
Dgoat
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Pogba should come to Madrid
alwayshalamadrid
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i think kroos is good but for modric we can play him for at least 45 mins and sub him for isco valverde or cebellos if he stay. and can play other formations too to not depend on 2 cm like 4 2 3 1 in which casemiro and kroos play as no 6 and 8 respectively and up front hazard asencio isco and benzema or jovic and do good
I always love 4231 lineup, in this formation hazard as no10, vinicius in LW, asensio in RW, jovic/ benzema as ST, this lineup we need another CDM to cover, so we need player like ndoumbele
Somak7
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WHY IS HE GETTING FRUSTRATED WHEN HE IS HIMSELF A FRUSTRATING FOR HIMSELF AND HIS CLUB
tisaborsyz
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Diemorty
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I love Pogba ,pogba is good
Desmondeyum
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💰 Per week: £500,000 💰 Per day: £71,429 💰 Per hour: £2,976 💰 Per minute: £49.60 Pogba and Alexis Sanchez will cost Man Utd £1m in wages EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK. 😳
Udit011
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i think madrid should buy every good player in one transfer window. we need to build a good team. we have done outstanding business till now. we should halt for now and see what happens in this window and make move later. but that is just me thinking😂😂😂
should not*
Udit011
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I agree, but we need atleast 1 creative CM, we can't depend on kroos & modric, we need Eriksen or pogba
i think kroos is good but for modric we can play him for at least 45 mins and sub him for isco valverde or cebellos if he stay. and can play other formations too to not depend on 2 cm like 4 2 3 1 in which casemiro and kroos play as no 6 and 8 respectively and up front hazard asencio isco and benzema or jovic and do good
SD533
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If madrid fail to materialize their deal then Sarri will make it possible for Juve return.
alwayshalamadrid
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i think madrid should buy every good player in one transfer window. we need to build a good team. we have done outstanding business till now. we should halt for now and see what happens in this window and make move later. but that is just me thinking😂😂😂
I agree, but we need atleast 1 creative CM, we can't depend on kroos & modric, we need Eriksen or pogba
zoeekmpst
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If everyone including flops want to play at Madrid and Barcelona, will all other clubs quit playing?
ms_jec10
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Eriksen is coming..
loneavenger
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did he say he was frustrated ,yeah I don't like him too but creating titles like this...com'on there are people who will believe
it's autty what do you expect when a liverpool fan write article
Udit011
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i think madrid should buy every good player in one transfer window. we need to build a good team. we have done outstanding business till now. we should halt for now and see what happens in this window and make move later. but that is just me thinking😂😂😂
IcelandWC_winner
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did he say he was frustrated ,yeah I don't like him too but creating titles like this...com'on there are people who will believe