Juventus preparing 'super contract' for Paul Pogba and other transfer rumours

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is said to be close to receiving a 'super contract' by former club Juventus, according to reports.

Pogba is out of contract in the summer with the Reds preparing for one of their midfielders to depart as his six-year stint at Old Trafford looks to be coming to an end. He arrived back in Manchester from Juventus in 2016 but Massimilano Allegri's side are reportedly plotting a sensational comeback for the soon-to-be free agent.

La Gazetta Dello Sport via Football Italia reports that Juve have asked the Frenchman's representatives to keep them informed of any offers, previous reports have suggested PSG and Real Madrid have been weighing up a potential move. European clubs have been free to partake in pre-contract negotiations since January as Pogba entered the final six months of his contract.

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Further to the report, it has been said that a €7.5m (£6.1m) net salary is being considered with potential add-ons which could see the total rise to €10m (£8.2m) per season.

Meanwhile, Manuel Akanji has been linked with a move to United with German news outlet BILD, via Sport Witness, claiming he could be one of 11 Borussia Dortmund players who may leave in the summer.

They report that England is a destination he 'could probably leave the club for. United could be looking to add to their defensive with Akanji the latest defender to be mooted with a move after Ronald Araujo, Antonio Rudiger and Dan-Axel Zagadou, to name a few.

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