Man Utd place Real Madrid star on transfer shortlist to replace Paul Pogba

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Actual Madrid star Federico Valverde as a possible substitute for a wantaway midfielder Paul Pogba.

The Frenchman’s contract at Outdated Trafford is about to run out on the finish of the subsequent season and the participant has made noises that he may very well be on the transfer.

Firstly, Pogba urged a transfer to Actual was a “dream” earlier than agent Mino Raiola sparked additional hypothesis, claiming he’ll look to go away in 2021.

Earlier this month, Pogba’s brother Mathias advised United that they have to promote the midfielder this summer time in the event that they hope to obtain any switch payment for the star.

Mathias, who performs for Spanish aspect Racing Murcia, appeared on TV present El Chiringuito.

And when requested about his brother he stated: “He’s blissful. He’s bettering his recreation.

“He has a yr left on his contract. I do not know (if he’ll keep till then). I can not aid you proper now.

“The one factor I can say is that if United need cash, they must promote him now. That is the one factor I can say. If no, he’ll go at no cost.

“I have not heard something about him renewing his contract.”

With that in thoughts, United bosses are starting to take a look at attainable replacements for Pogba, with Valverde reportedly on the checklist.

The Sun report that the Uruguay midfielder has been scouted on quite a lot of events, with efforts ‘ramping up’ through the present marketing campaign.

The 22-year-old has been one of many few shiny sparks for Los Blancos with Zinedine Zidane’s aspect trailing Atletico by 5 factors, having performed two video games extra.

Valverde has three targets and one help this season and his box-to-box model seen as much like Pogba’s.

The report provides that United see his versatility as an enormous plus and is on their shortlist of gamers to signal in the summertime.

Valverde has 4 years remaining on his cope with the La Liga champions, with a launch clause believed to be within the area of £450million.