Man Utd star Paul Pogba wanted by Juventus and Barcelona on free transfer when contract runs out next summer

BARCELONA and Juventus could make a move for Paul Pogba when his contract expires next summer, according to reports.

Manchester United have been trying to persuade Pogba, 28, to sign a new deal since the beginning of the summer.

But according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano the midfielder still wants certain assurances regarding salary and the 'project' United have in place.

Romano says agent Mino Raiola is open to talking to United but his strong connections elsewhere mean Pogba's future is very much up in the air.

The journalist told The United Stand: "If Pogba decides he is not staying at Manchester United it will be an incredible race.

"With Barcelona it's about the really strong relationship between Mino Raiola and Joan Laporta. They did many deals together when Laporta was the president years ago and they have a strong relationship right now.

"Raiola would be prepared to do something with Barcelona but in this case we have to see the financial situation of the club - it won't be easy to go with this kind of salary for Pogba but let's see how it will be next summer.

"Barcelona, Juventus (too) because Raiola says because of the relationship Pogba has with Juventus - it is a really strong relationship."

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Pogba has the option of talking to clubs outside the UK about moving on a free from January onwards.

That could trigger interest from a host of clubs, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

Romano confirmed PSG were interested in the Frenchman during the summer transfer window but revealed an official bid was never made.

He also stated that Real could still consider a move for Pogba despite signing midfielder Eduardo Camavinga on transfer deadline day.

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