Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann Rumours

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has admitted Paul Pogba held talks with the club before joining Manchester United.

The French international eventually made a world-record switch from Juventus to Old Trafford towards the end of the summer window. Speaking to Radio Montecarlo (h/t Ed Malyon of the Daily Mirror), Zidane has confirmed for the first time that Los Blancos were in the hunt for Pogba.

“He could have come,” Zidane said when quizzed about the player. “There were conversations to try and sign him but it didn’t go ahead.”

Pogba ticks a lot of boxes for a Real Madrid target. While the 11-time champions of Europe often look to make a statement by spending big in the market, in terms of style, the United man would have been ideal for the way in which Zidane’s side operate.

Here’s a look back at some of Pogba’s best moments from what was a memorable final term with Juventus:

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The 23-year-old has grown into one of the most multifaceted footballers in the world, blending pace, power and wonderful technical flair. They’re traits the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale also mesh extremely well, and given the direct, incisive football Madrid play, Pogba would have potentially fitted in tremendously.

However, United clearly have great faith in Pogba, spending a whopping £89 …

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