Manchester United are now in pole position to sign Paul Pogba after Real Madrid pulled out of the race to sign the Frenchman.
Sky Sports understand that Los Blancos have been put off by the £100million price tag attached to the player, with Real boss Zinedine Zidane well aware that he needs to sell to buy this summer.
And while that’s the current fee being talked about, it’s believed United would be willing to pay even more than that – and offer wages of £300,000 a week – to price Real out.
United manager Jose Mourinho has clearly urged the club to flex their financial muscles as he attempts to get the Red Devils back where they belong.
Real may now turn their attentions to Leicester midfielder N’golo Kante.
Pogba’s proposed move to United is now expected to gather pace when the player returns from international duty.
The 23-year-old is set to become the world’s most expensive player, eclipsing Gareth Bale, who cost £85million when he left Spurs for Madrid four years ago.
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