JUVENTUS appear to have almost resigned themselves to losing Paul Pogba — leaving their star man off their new Twitter header.
The latest developments come just as reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid have re-entered the race to sign the 23-year-old Frenchman.
The Bianconeri’s new header includes eight players including new signings Medhi Benatia and Miralem Pjanic — but no sign of Pogba.
The former Red Devil looked set to return to Manchester United in a world-record move with the European champions unable to rival the Premier League giants’ mega bid.
However, Spanish daily, AS, claim Andre Gomes’ decision to move to Barcelona ahead of Los Blancos has forced Zinedine Zidane to delve into the market for a big-name central midfielder.
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Pogba is believed to prefer a move to the Spanish capital ahead of a return to Manchester, but knows only United can afford to match Juventus’ asking price of £105million and pay him £220,000-a-week in wages.
Real Madrid will not offer more than the £160,000-a-week they currently pay Gareth Bale.
Yet, Pogba is desperate to work under fellow countryman, Zidane.
Jose Mourinho has hinted United have alternatives ready should they fail in their bid to sign the French star.
An Old Trafford reunion with Chelsea ace, Nemanja Matic, is on the cards.
While Paris Saint-Germain’s Blaise Matuidi is another option.
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