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Forget talk of Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne. Manchester City’s greatest need this summer is to find a long-term replacement for a player who is almost impossible to replace.

But if one man can eventually fill the majestic boots of Yaya Toure it has to be Paul Pogba.

Pogba is the sort of force of nature who can wrest control of games single handedly – even at the very highest level.

He’s a complete midfielder who can defend the back five imperiously, start attacks with his passing, dribble with the ball into the heart of the opposition defence in the same manner as Yaya and score the sort of goals that leave the jaw on the floor for the rest of the game.

There is huge interest in this lad and it’s far from a done deal from our perspective. But The Sun reckons:

MANCHESTER CITY are close to winning the £60million battle for Paul Pogba.

Etihad boss Manuel Pellegrini believes he has beaten off Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid to capture the most sought-after young star in football.

Manchester City are lucky that Barcelona are still serving a transfer ban. But if Real Madrid weigh in with a bid City could still end up empty handed.

But Manchester City fans will be hoping that a deal can be done for this lad because he, more than any other signing, can safeguard the future of the club for the next few years.

Let’s take a look at him in action. Manchester City fans: thee number one target?

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