Transfer balls: Manchester United get Zlatan and ‘close in’ on Paul Pogba
Manchester United are all over he tabloids backpages. The Star leads with news that Paul Pogba is on his way to United in a deal worth £80m. Looking for facts to support the story is like looking for one of Jeremy Corbyn’s Jewish “friends”. You get the words without the facts to support them.
The Star says United are “closing in” on the deal for Pogba. How close? The Star doesn’t say. But its sister organ, the Daily Express, has told us “Juventus and Barcelona agree pre-contract deal over Paul Pogba sale” and “PAUL POGBA has agreed in principle to join Paris Saint-Germain in the summer”.
Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as the Sun reports, is on his way to Old Trafford. “Time to let the world know,” said the ageing star before one last tour. “My next destination is @manchester united.” He then added the sticky-fingered hastag to #iamcoming.”
As Zlatan catches sight of his reflection and reaches for the tissues, the Sun says the Swede “can be United’s next Cantona”. Only better. After all, Zlatan is a black-belt in martial arts, whereas Canton was a mere amateur enthusiast. But, like Cantona, Zlatan is shy and retiring, stating: “The legend can still deliver.”
As the Mirror adds, “The ego has landed.” And on £220-a-week, he can come and go as he please.
The Mail is less sure. It wonder is Zlatan is the “new Cantona…or Falcao”. He’s agree to join United or a year. And whoever he is or isn’t, it will be interesting.
Posted: 1st, July 2016 | In: Back pages, manchester united, Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
