MX23RW : Friday, December 11 23:05:14| >> :60:826:826:

Wednesday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Paul Pogba, Lucas Vazquez, Sergio Romero

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Wednesday, December 9.

A frustrating summer transfer window has now closed with Manchester United having missed out on a number of their top targets, including Jadon Sancho.

The Red Devils were busy on deadline day, though, bringing in Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri, in addition to agreeing a deal to sign Amad Traore in January. Attention will now switch to other business they may do when the window reopens in the winter.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Old Trafford.

Wednesday morning's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup:


Mino Raiola: 'Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should focus on Paul Pogba, not Erling Haaland'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in August 2020© Reuters

Super agent Mino Raiola has told Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer it would be better if he focused more on Paul Pogba and not Erling Braut Haaland.

Solskjaer has made no secret of his admiration for Haaland, whom he tried to sign from Red Bull Salzburg before his compatriot joined Borussia Dortmund in January.

The Norwegian boss most recently discussed Haaland last week when asked about the prolific striker at a news conference, saying that he is "proud" of his career trajectory.

However, Raiola believes that Solskjaer should instead only discuss the players at his own club, such as wantaway midfielder Pogba.

"Haaland is like Zlatan Ibrahimovic when he was 20," he told Tuttosport.

"Solskjaer is a good guy but he was wrong when he said that Erling is like Romelu Lukaku... it would be better if Solskjaer thought about finding a way to make Pogba play like a champion, instead of talking about Haaland."

Raiola's comments were made in an explosive interview with the Italian outlet in which he also revealed his client Pogba's time at Old Trafford "is over".

Former club Juventus are the favourites to sign the Frenchman next year, while Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have been credited with an interest in the past.



Manchester United 'could sign Paulo Dybala in Paul Pogba swap'

Paulo Dybala in action for Juve on December 5, 2020© Reuters

Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus as part of a swap deal for Paul Pogba.

The Red Devils have been linked with the Argentina international a number of times in the past, most recently in the January transfer window.

According to The Athletic, a move in 2021 is now a plausible prospect given recent developments with wantaway United midfielder Pogba.

The France World Cup winner's agent Mino Raiola dropped a bombshell on Monday by declaring that his client's time at Old Trafford "is over".

Raiola also revealed that a return to Juventus, where Pogba won four Serie A titles in four seasons, is a possibility.

United are said to have accepted that the 27-year-old is close to leaving, but they intend to use that to their advantage by tempting Dybala to head in the opposite direction.

Dybala has featured 10 times for Juve in all competitions this season, scoring just once and failing to set up any goals.


More transfer news from Manchester United:

Manchester United 'angry with Paul Pogba over Mino Raiola comments'
A report claims that Paul Pogba is in the firing line after his agent publicly stated that the midfielder wants to leave Manchester United. Read more.

Manchester United's Paul Pogba 'unhappy at being replaced by Bruno Fernandes'
Paul Pogba reportedly wants to secure a transfer away from Manchester United due to being replaced by Bruno Fernandes. Read more.

Manchester United to move for Real Madrid wideman Lucas Vazquez?
Manchester United are reportedly contemplating an approach for Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez, who has recently been used at right-back. Read more.

Manchester United 'willing to accept £2m for Sergio Romero'
Manchester United are reportedly willing to sell third-choice goalkeeper Sergio Romero for £2m during the January transfer window. Read more.

Mino Raiola hints at Juventus return for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba
Agent Mino Raiola suggests that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba would welcome a return to Juventus if the Italian champions can afford his asking price. Read more.

Raiola: 'Best solution would be for Paul Pogba to leave in January'
The Red Devils kicked off a crucial week with a 3-1 victory on Saturday evening at West Ham. Read more.

ID:425737:cQx

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Share this article now:
Did you know...?
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on November 7, 2020
Read Next:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes blame for Man United's early Champions League exit
>
Latest Sports Video
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.

rhs 2.0
Todays Game Header Right
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Tottenham HotspurSpurs117312391424
2Liverpool117312617924
3Chelsea1164125111422
4Leicester CityLeicester117042115621
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham126242015520
6Southampton116232117420
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd106131917219
8Manchester CityMan City105321711618
9Everton115242018217
10Wolverhampton WanderersWolves115241115-417
11Crystal Palace115151716116
12Aston Villa95042013715
13Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104241215-314
14Leeds UnitedLeeds124261722-514
15Arsenal114161014-413
16Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton112451518-310
17Fulham112181121-107
18Burnley10136518-136
19West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom11137823-156
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd110110518-131

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!