Rumour Has It: Man Utd want to swap Pogba for Inter's Martinez
Another day, another Paul Pogba story.
The Manchester United star continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
Inter have reportedly emerged as a possible destination for Pogba, though United want a player in return…
TOP STORY – UNITED WANT MARTINEZ IN POGBA DEAL
Manchester United want to swap midfielder Paul Pogba for Inter star Lautaro Martinez, according to The Mirror.
Pogba has been linked with a return to Serie A champions Juventus and LaLiga giants Real Madrid as his future dominates headlines.
But a reunion with former Juve boss Antonio Conte at Inter could be in the pipeline. However, the Italian club might have to part with Barcelona target Martinez to prise Pogba to Milan.
EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd tell Inter Milan they can have Paul Pogba - if Lautaro Martinez moves to Old Trafford https://t.co/4Rb4vQJIxE pic.twitter.com/2sY6qvZtF1
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) January 4, 2020
ROUND-UP
- Staying at Old Trafford and The Mirror also claims United have set their sights on Wolves forward Raul Jimenez after missing out on Erling Haaland, who opted to swap Salzburg for Borussia Dortmund.
- It comes as the Mirror says United are set to offer cash plus Jesse Lingard for Leicester City star James Maddison. The Sun, meanwhile, claims United want Toni Kroos in return if Pogba heads to Madrid.
- According to Sky Sport Italia, Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo is on his way to join Milan, with the LaLiga champions keen to agree a loan deal with a counter-option should they wish to recall him. Meanwhile, the Gazzetta dello Sport says Atalanta want to re-sign Milan centre-back Mattia Caldara.
- The Daily Express reports West Ham have emerged as shock contenders to sign Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly. The star defender has been linked to United and Manchester City.
- Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa has said goodbye to Flamengo supporters via social media, prompting speculation in The Sun that the Inter-owned striker is on his way to either Chelsea or West Ham.
- Chris Smalling is keen to secure a permanent deal at Roma and is ready to snub United should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempt to persuade him to return to Old Trafford, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
- The Mirror says Carlo Ancelotti's Everton are eyeing a loan move for Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez.