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Real Madrid 'end interest in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba'

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 01 March 2020

Real Madrid reportedly end their long-standing interest in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in order to focus on other transfer targets this summer.

Real Madrid have reportedly decided against making a move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer.

Los Blancos have been repeatedly linked with the French World Cup winner in recent transfer windows, and last summer Pogba is understood to have attempted to force through a move to the Bernabeu.

However, Spanish outlet Marca claim that Madrid have now ended their interest and will instead focus on other targets such as Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland when the transfer window reopens.

Juventus have also been credited with an interest in bringing Pogba back to Turin, and the player's agent Mino Raiola recently hinted that such a move would be of interest to his client.

The 26-year-old has suffered an injury-plagued campaign for United this season, making just eight appearances across all competitions, the most recent of which came on Boxing Day.

However, Pogba is thought to be making progress in his recovery from his latest ankle problem and is reportedly rated at 50-50 to return in time for the Manchester derby next weekend.