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Paul Pogba has been in good form ever since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the interim manager of Manchester United, replacing Jose Mourinho. Pogba has been used in more advanced positions by the Norwegian which has resulted in the Frenchman being in the midst of goals and assists.
It is natural that top European clubs would be interested in his signature at this point of time and Real Madrid seem to be the first in line to land Pogba in the summer. Pogba is an admirer of fellow countrymen Zinedine Zidane and after his re-appointment as the manager of Real Madrid, the talk regarding Pogba's move to Los Blancos has become stronger.
Pogba is an influential player in the Manchester United squad and his departure will surely create a void in the Premier League team. Although it might be difficult to find a player of Pogba's calibre, here are 5 players Manchester United could replace him with if he leaves the club.
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#5 Tanguy Ndombele
Tanguy Ndombele has been Lyon's standout performer this season after the 21-year-old was signed by the club last summer. The young Frenchman has impressed with his performances in Ligue 1 and in the Champions League this campaign. He is someone who plays high-pressing football and has a strong physical presence for his side on the field.
Manchester United cannot find a better player to replace Pogba as Ndombele also has a similar playing style to that of the former Juventus star. Ndombele is still young and could be a midfield maestro in the future and hence, the Old Trafford club must try and sign the youngster from Lyon in the upcoming transfer window.
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#4 Sergej Milinkovac-Savic
Sergej Milinkovac-Savic was a man in top demand last summer. He was set to move to top European clubs who were after him due to his performances last season. However, the Serbian's form has dipped this season and the rumours linking him to European giants has reduced in recent times.
However, if Manchester United must replace Paul Pogba in the summer, Milinkovac-Savic is a good option for the Red Devils. The Serbian can influence a game like Pogba and has the ability to be consistently involved in goals and assists. Hence, the Lazio man could definitely be a good contender to replace Pogba at United.
#3 Ivan Rakitic
The arrival of new midfielders into the Barcelona squad has reduced the game time of Ivan Rakitic this season. His playing time could be further reduced the upcoming season due to the arrival of Frenkie de Jong.
The talented Croatian is a sensible choice to replace Pogba at Manchester United. Rakitic is undoubtedly a proven performer and has experience on his side. He has the ability to control the game from the midfield and can also be creative at times. Hence, if Pogba does leave for Real Madrid, Rakitic should be a good contender to arrive at Old Trafford.
#2 Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot's move away from Paris Saint-Germain looks inevitable at the end of this season. Rabiot has not been playing for PSG in recent matches and the 23-year-old is now set for a move to a top club in Europe.
Although there might be a lot of competition to secure the midfielder, Manchester United must try and land the talented youngster this summer. Rabiot has displayed fine performances for PSG in the past and it can be said that he will be a good signing for the Red Devils.
Rabiot is good with the ball and has the ability to contribute in difficult situations too. Rabiot's natural instinct is to play an attacking game and this aspect will bear well with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tactics.
Hence, Rabiot could be one of the few players who can replace Pogba.
#1 Toni Kroos
Although Toni Kroos has been one of the best midfielders in the world for the last few seasons, his performance in the present campaign has not been up to the mark. The German has failed to make an impact in most of the games that he has played for Real Madrid this season and this has, in turn, affected the Spanish giants in La Liga and the Champions League.
Kroos has been linked with Manchester United in the past and with Real Madrid looking for some fresh faces in the midfield, it could be a perfect opportunity for the Old Trafford club to attract the German to Manchester United.
Kroos is a classy footballer and it will not be long before he returns back to form. United has missed someone calm and composed in the field who can also play creatively, and Toni Kroos can fulfil this very easily. If Pogba does leave the club, Kroos must be the first in line to sign for Manchester United.
