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Sam Meade

Paul Pogba 'heads two-man Juventus shortlist' as they eye summer transfer

Paul Pogba is top of Juventus' summer shopping list as they plot a return for the Frenchman.

The January transfer window closed on Friday night and attention has already turned to the summer.

Major deals rarely happen midway through the season meaning Pogba's much sought after exit was always unlikely to occur.

But in the summer the Bianconeri will up their efforts as they bid to sign Pogba and Sandro Tonali from Brescia, reports Calciomercato.

Manchester United refused to consider selling their record signing in the summer despite him telling reporters that he wanted to "seek a new challenge."

But his contract will expire in 18 months meaning they may have to cash in on the man who cost them £89m back in 2016.

He is likely to command a fee north of that now despite failing to truly deliver on his potential at Old Trafford.

Mino Raiola, Pogba's agent, will have a big role to play but is keen for his client to move on and seek pastures new.

Matthijs de Ligt joined Juventus in a big money switch brokered by Raiola last summer and he enjoys a healthy relationship with the Serie A champions, although the same cannot be said about his rapport with United.

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Real Madrid had looked to be in pole position for the World Cup winner's signature, but their interest has cooled and the Italian giants could steal a march.

Pogba has spent the vast majority of the current campaign out injured and recently underwent surgery as he looks to return to first team action.

The recent arrival of Bruno Fernandes may soften the blow at Old Trafford should he move on with the Portuguese midfielder set to make his debut on Saturday.

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