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Manchester United star Paul Pogba was offered to Real Madrid as well as City this season — but Spanish club reckon they have ‘dodged a bullet’

REAL MADRID were one of the clubs offered Paul Pogba by agent Mino Raiola — and they said NO.

According to reports, the European champions declined the opportunity to sign the 25-year-old, who they had wanted in 2016 and now feel like they’ve “dodged a bullet”.

It has emerged that Paul Pogba was offered to Manchester City and Real Madrid in January by his agent Mino Raiola
It has emerged that Paul Pogba was offered to Manchester City and Real Madrid in January by his agent Mino Raiola
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Pep Guardiola revealed before the Manchester derby that he was offered Pogba in January
Pep Guardiola revealed before the Manchester derby that he was offered Pogba in January
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Raiola also offered the player to Manchester United’s rivals City, revealed Pep Guardiola.

He then went on to score two crucial goals in United’s incredible 3-2 Manchester derby win on Saturday.

And according to Sports Illustrated, the Los Blancos hierarchy believed it would throw the club’s salary structure off kilter.

It adds further weight to the tale of discontent between Pogba and manager Jose Mourinho.

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Pogbas agent Mino Raiola, centre, reportedly auctioned the player around Europe - but did not get any takers
Pogbas agent Mino Raiola, centre, reportedly auctioned the player around Europe – but did not get any takers
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Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid were also reportedly offered Pogba but they were conscious of their wage structure
Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid were also reportedly offered Pogba but they were conscious of their wage structure
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The Frenchman’s form has been up and down this season, during which time Manchester United’s midfield has struggled to impose itself on other teams.

And after the former Juventus man was left out of United’s Champions League second leg tie with Sevilla — which they lost — the writing was clearly on the wall.

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Pogba may thank his taskmaster manager in the long run though, especially if his recent upturn in form continues into the World Cup.

Meanwhile on Old Trafford Frenchman wanting out of United is Anthony Martial.

According to reports in France the tricky winger has declined the club’s offer of a new contract, citing a lack of first-team football.

United face rock-bottom West Brom on Sunday as they look to consolidate second place in the Premier League.

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