Real Madrid are preparing to test Paul Pogba’s relationship with Manchester United by furthering a long-standing attempt to sign the France international, according to the Sunday Times.
His agent Raiola has been working on a departure for months, and Real Madrid’s manager Zidane entered the present transfer window prioritising the acquisition of two players — Eden Hazard and Pogba.
According to reports, Real Madrid’s hopes of selling Bale to Bayern Munich seem to have been dashed after Coutinho joined the club on loan.
The chain deal has made it difficult for Real Madrid to find the money to sign Neymar, and it appears that Pogba’s renewed offer is only a test of his relationship with Manchester United.