€180 million superstar rejects chance to join Real Madrid, Manchester United agree deal for €55 million superstar and more: Transfer Roundup, 11 June 2019

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Jul 22, 2022 23:44 GMT

Zinedine Zidane has been dealt a major blow on the transfer front

Paul Pogba to snub Real Madrid as he eyes Juventus move

Paul Pogba is under immense pressure at Manchester United

Despite all the criticisms he has faced over the course of the last couple of years, Paul Pogba continues to be one of the most sought after players in Europe. Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a bid for Paul Pogba. However, with Juventus having entered the race, Pogba is now keen on returning to his former club.

The main impediment in front of Zinedine Zidane is that Florentino Perez is not willing to shell out more than €120 million for the Manchester United midfielder. The report claims that the Red Devils have no compulsion to sell and have slapped a €180 million price tag on the World Cup winner.

Meanwhile, Juve are laying the groundwork ahead of a season where they hope to become one of the top teams in Europe once again. Juve are willing to pay €150 million to secure the services of Pogba and are willing to match his wage demands as well.

Though an agreement is now far from being reached, the report suggests that Pogba is now ready to say 'no' to his dream move if he can instead join Juventus on his own terms.

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