Real Madrid officials think it would be counterproductive if transfer target Paul Pogba defies Manchester United. A crisis might hamper the operation.
The last thing Real Madrid want is any problems with Manchester United when it comes to sitting down and negotiating for Paul Pogba. Madrid have contacted the French midfielder to ask him not to take a stance against United and that he reports for duty as normal when the squad flies out to Perth, Australia later today for the start of the pre-season.
Pogba, who has been enjoying a break with his wife and daughter in New York, could fly directly to Australia to meet up with the United expedition. Madrid don't any any kind of conflict which might scupper negotiations with United for Pogba, who Zidane has expressly requested as the cornerstone of his squad rebuilding project.