Mino Raiola has reportedly had 'two conversations' with Real Madrid in which he revealed the desire of his client Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United for Los Blancos.
The football super-agent was thought to have an acrimonious relationship with the capital city club, which would have proved to be a major stumbling block to any potential transfer.
But according to Spanish outlet Marca, Raiola has since put those differences behind him and has twice spoken to the Madrid hierarchy, voicing Pogba's desire to swap Old Trafford for the Santiago Bernabeu.
Star names including Eden Hazard and Kylian Mbappe could be enticed to join Zidane, who has also made no secret of his desire to work with compatriot Pogba in the past.
The French midfielder also openly flirted with the prospect of a move to Spain during the international break, telling reporters it would be a 'dream' to work with Zidane.
Pogba said: 'Real Madrid is a dream for any kid or footballer and especially with Zidane.'
The Frenchman has rediscovered his best form under new Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but the club will be concerned about the lasting impact of his confidence-sapping relationship with former coach Jose Mourinho.
Raiola's emollient approach to Real Madrid suggests Pogba still wants out, despite the club's transformation under the former United striker.
During Pogba's courtship with Barcelona in 2015, when Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti publicly distanced Real from a move for the former Juventus player, the 51-year-old Italian agent was quoted by L'Equipe as saying: 'Madrid buy players the way some people buy bath towels and then throw aside. We are not interested in a club like that.'
The 26-year-old is expected to return to Premier League action with Manchester United on Saturday when they take on Watford at Old Trafford.
Mosanya
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Madrid will pay a huge amount of money for a player like him, I agree with it. He is playing amazingly, and is one of the best central midfielders in the world (as long as he's put in the right position). Madrid would pay that and get money well spent. I but if he goes to Madrid they'd play him in his preferred role, especially with Zizou back.
VanishPrasad
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In my opinion, Pogba should stay at Manchester United. Why does he want to move to a club that doesn't respect their legends. He should stay in EPL with his new coach Solskjaer
EAsoft
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I hate Mino Raiola soooooooo much... He always wants to sell his players like last time He spread the rumors of Paul pogba, it looked almost like an altercation between Pogba and Raiola because Pogba didn't even know about that... He is like a street cat who always remain pregnant... everytime
jeyaeknrz
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we won the most difficult match since he rejoined United without him away to PSG. Man U wants players who are happy and proud to be in man u. pogba is an egocentric individual, I think the future of United will be much brighter without a person like pogba.
Johnhenry007
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football now is just about fame, who sells more merchandise n has a huge fan base bc for Real to sell kroos bc of pogba then it's funny bc pogba is so overrated n kroos is way more a world class player than pogba...But then it's their choice....
devbat52
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So as per media Pogba 👉Real Madrid Eden Hazard👉RM Mbappe👉RM Sane👉RM Zidane be like : Did I really think that much??
DinhoGatloth11
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please come to Madrid, play in Madrid dream to anyone or any player as you say
RoverSanil
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Pogba is tired of winning salon d'or Now his new mission is ballon d'or
Nudanos
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Pogba and Modric can't play together in same team. they both dictate play and their styles are different.
RichardSondashi
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I feel like pogba will regret leaving united
Mueaeimst
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! I cleary don’t see any midfielder who has the same attributes or who can do what this guy does with the ball ! He’s so gifted but utd isn’t the right place for him .he needs to be in a club that dominates and wins ! He’s in a team where everyone is expecting from him as if soccer was 1 v 11 ! Even the strikers in the team who should probably be pushing the forward are instead looking up to Paul . Like he’s gonna do magic absolutely bullshit (people just keep talking n criticizing him) soccer is game played 11 v 11 stop looking on Pogba and step up ! We clearly see that he’s team mates aren’t good enough ! u can see when utd plays they can’t keep keep the ball on their feet ! That’s why we always get dominated ! Not enough quality!
Ronaldo20
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If Pogba wants to come it’s is choice he can be a replacement for modric too but we have Isco but if he doesn’t perform if he comes to Madrid he would end up like couthino at Barca couthino should have never left liverpool but what people doesn’t understand players want to play ucl man utd won’t be playing ucl next season from they lost against arsenal it was over for them the only way they can play champions league next season is if they win it period but players want to play ucl so if teams like Madrid come calling what do you expect but if he comes he would have to prove him self a lot because Madrid is not a team like man utd they are pack with stars we don’t even need hazard the only person I would want right now at Madrid is ICARDI ☝️☝️
tezbkrst
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Pogba going to Madrid will be disastrous for him.Certain games for Man Utd he hasn't performed but still starts as a regular player and if the same thing happens when he goes to Madrid he will be replaced and end up sitting on the bench. Too many stars at Real Madrid
whykallar
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This Raiola guy love too much money business, likewise he's more influential on any players he's agent for. this is why Barca don't want to do business with him.
kusheriksen
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As a Man united fan,this is great news to me...we could sell him good money and invest wisely on youngsters who are hungry fonsuccess.Pogba ain't better than players who left like this,the likes of Beckham and Ronaldo.Pogba is not even close to such personalities who forced transfers.we have a unique opportunity to get rid of a player who is always driven by pride and not passion for the game,controlled by a piggy hungry agent,he thinks he's the best player ever played for us.Coutinho left Liverpool and they only became a better team..why not get rid of him as tantalising income follows?
Assi12
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So now Paul Pobga instead of Christian Eriksen
Loyal_Ben
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Why wont the media post something with a proof instead of speculating? Pogba aint goin nowhere. I think Pogba should sack him as his agent. Pogba leaving United without winning a Major Trophy would backlash his fame and name. I know players have short earning days but in World Football its all about fame than the money. At United he can carve his name among the legend at United by winning big with United which I believe he will want to or any player would want to. I dont fancy him joining Real Madrid a sinking ship just like United was from 5 years. He finally has someone who believes him in Ole.
tumukundebazirapoel1
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Man Utd should let him leave and try to find his replacement but it is going to be tuff like when CR7 left, till now, Utd haven't found his replacement