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How Real Madrid could line up with Paul Pogba

Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up if Manchester United's Paul Pogba arrives in January.

Real Madrid are reportedly continuing to monitor Paul Pogba's situation at Manchester United, and the Spanish giants could move for the central midfielder during the January transfer window.

The 28-year-old, who could miss the remainder of the year with a thigh problem, has still not signed a new contract with the 20-time English champions.

Pogba is allegedly keen to seek pastures new in 2022, and Real Madrid, alongside Juventus, are believed to be the favourites to sign the France international.

Los Blancos are thought to be keen to talk to Man United in January about the possibility of a cut-price deal, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side facing losing him for nothing next summer.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at how Real Madrid could line up in the second half of the 2021-22 campaign if Pogba makes the move to the Bernabeu.


REAL MADRID XI POGBA

Pogba has largely struggled to show his best form for Man United since returning to the club from Juventus, but there is no question that the Frenchman is still a world-class talent capable of starring for one of the biggest clubs in world football.

There would seemingly be a spot on the left of a midfield three at the Bernabeu, with Casemiro and Toni Kroos joining him in a central area, and Luka Modric rotating into the side when required.

Pogba would relish picking out the runs of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in the wide areas, while Karim Benzema would also surely benefit from the arrival of his international teammate.

For all of the criticism aimed at the Man United midfielder, he has still provided seven assists in 13 appearances at club level this term, while he has 38 goals and 49 assists in 219 outings for the Red Devils in all competitions.

Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy are all fairly secure in the Real Madrid XI when fit and available, and the addition of Pogba to the midfield in January would be a huge boost for Carlo Ancelotti's side, with the likes of Eduardo Camavinga and Antonio Blanco having the chance to learn from the World Cup winner.

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