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Richard Fay

Mino Raiola proposes sensational Manchester United swap-deal involving Paul Pogba and Eden Hazard

Mino Raiola has suggested Manchester United could look to swap star midfielder Paul Pogba with Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard.

Pogba, 28, is approaching the final year of his current deal at Old Trafford although he is relaxed about his future and prepared to stay with United for at least another year if a summer transfer fails to materialise.

The Manchester Evening News understands United value the Frenchman at £80million in the current climate and club sources have lauded Pogba's professionalism in the last two years, despite his open interest in joining Real Madrid.

Pogba outlined his desire for 'a new challenge' in the 2019 summer transfer window and now outspoken agent Raiola has been speaking about his future again.

Raiola once again insisted anything could happen in the world of football transfers and even suggested a swap-move for a player like Hazard could be one way of securing a deal.

When asked if Pogba moving to Real Madrid was impossible his agent told AS: "I do not know.

"I think that nothing is impossible, but football depends on the day. As it is. And you have to be flexible to think of all the possibilities.

"And if tomorrow Madrid wants to make a Hazard-Pogba change? It is just an example. And if all four parties like it, why not?"

When asked why Pogba hadn't moved to the Spanish capital already Raiola once again reiterated the player's dream of playing for Real.

He added: "It is a question to ask Madrid. At one time Pogba felt a lot of love and trust from United, and there were several other clubs… Later, it is very difficult for United and Madrid to understand each other for a great transfer, because strong clubs do not want to sell strong players to other strong clubs.

"And I'm not going to fool him, for Pogba playing for Madrid was always a very attractive thing for Zidane too. He is his idol as a young man."

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