Barcelona's bid to be hijacked by Real Madrid, Modric's 'secret agreement' and other La Liga news: 6th August 2018

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Barcelona agree personal terms with Paul Pogba

In what could be the deal of the summer, Barcelona it appears have agreed personal terms with Paul Pogba ahead of a potential €110m move. According to reports, Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has met with the Barcelona board and thrashed out terms of the contract. Pogba's relationship with Jose Mourinho has deteriorated to such an extent that he wants to force a move away from the club and Barcelona it seems are close to landing his signature. However, with just three days left for the Premier League transfer window to shut, Manchester United are unlikely to be able to find a replacement in time and it remains to be seen if they sanction his move or not.

Real Madrid to hijack deal for Pogba?

Don Balon, famous for their outlandish claims, are at it yet again, suggesting that Florentino Perez is keen on hijacking Barcelona's move for Paul Pogba. As mentioned earlier, Pogba has reportedly agreed terms with Barcelona but with Real Madrid now in the picture, it remains to be seen which club he chooses. Perez has failed to sign a replacement for Ronaldo thus far but that might change very soon if he is successful in his pursuit of Pogba.

Barcelona agree deal to sell Yerry Mina

According to Sport, Barcelona have finally agreed a deal for the sale of Colombian defender Yerry Mina to Everton. Mina is set to move to the Merseyside club on a five-year deal and will cost them a fee in the region of €32 million, finally concluding the saga that began just after the end of the World Cup. Mina was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United as well but it now appears he is set to follow Lucas Digne to Everton.

Vidal thrilled at prospect of lining up with Messi

New signing Arturo Vidal is excited at the prospect of playing alongside Lionel Messi, terming it a dream.

"It is a dream. I hope to achieve my objectives. I am here to win all the trophies available and I will give everything on the pitch to achieve this. A lot of fight, lots of passion, helping the team at all times, and making sure the team always wins.

"Winning everything. During the three-year contract, I hope we can win everything we play for. I am excited to play with Messi, Suarez, Sergio Busquets… they are all great players," he exclaimed while speaking as a Barcelona player for the first time.

Vidal completed a move from Bayern Munich for €20 million.