Transfer balls: 5 days after Manchester United sign Paul Pogba Juventus up their price

Paul Pogba Watch: It’s been five days since the Daily Mirror reported that Manchester United had “clinched” Paul Pogba. Five days on from that scoop, the Guardian writes:

Juventus tell United to add another €10m to their €120m bid for Paul Pogba

As the Mirror redefines “clinched”, the rest of us realise that Pogba has not left Juventus. We might also wonder if the French player is waiting for Real Madrid to make their move. Not so, says the Guardian:

Paul Pogba is keen to return to Manchester United despite them not being in the Champions League… Juve are seeking an additional €10m and have informed United that their €95m signing of Gonzalo Higuaín from Napoli does not mean they will be forced to sell Pogba.

There are no guarantees. And the Guardian now says “if the transfer takes place” not ‘when’ it will.

It’s fitting to end this Transfer Balls update with a look at what the trusty Mirror are reporting.

It is understood United have agree personal terms worth £250,000-a-week to re-sign the player they let leave for just £800,000 four years ago… Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is hoping Ed Woodward will get the

This is what the Mirror said last week: