Transfer balls: 13 days after Manchester United sign Paul Pogba Real Madrid ‘gazump’ the deal
Paul Pogba Watch: It’s been 13 days since the Daily Mirror told us Manchester United had “signed” Paul Pogba. Today the trusty Daily Mirror says:
“Paul Pogba jets into New York and sparks fears that Real Madrid could gazump Man United’s £100m bid.”
Paul Pogba has not signed for Manchester United. But he could sign for Real Madrid because “Zinedine Zidane’s side play Bayern Munich at the MetLife Stadium on Thursday morning”.
Before we go on, let’s recall what the Mirror reported as fact:
The Mirror now adds:
United continue to play the waiting game with no official agreement in place for Pogba’s signature.
No official agreement. Is that the same as no agreement whatsoever?
The Express states: “Man United meltdown as Paul Pogba jets into New York ahead of Real Madrid game.”
The Sun says: “Paul Pogba to Manchester United: Fans worried Real Madrid will hijack deal as midfield star flies to New York City.” Adding: “Real Madrid being in the same city is believed to be purely coincidence.”
The Telegraph just has a question:
Manchester United transfer news and rumours: Could Paul Pogba be heading to New York for a medical today?
The paper has no idea. And having asked its readers, it still has no idea.
Over in the Daily Mail, news is that “Manchester United are on the brink of breaking the world transfer record to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus.”
On the brink? Fours days ago it was a done deal. Martin Samuel and Simon Jones told us the deal had been “finally agreed”.
It took two reporters to tell us the facts:
Paul Pogba is set to be officially confirmed as a Manchester United player again after his world record £100million move was finally sealed on Thursday night.
He hasn’t signed yet.
After weeks of negotiations, United have agreed a huge fee for the Juventus star to complete Jose Mourinho’s summer spending spree.
He hasn’t signed yet.
United are eager to parade their new signing – who completed a medical in Los Angeles.
He hasn’t signed yet.
Over in Spain, news in AS is that Pogba is expected to sign for United on Wednesday. Madrid have given up the hunt.
Such are the facts.
Posted: 2nd, August 2016 | In: Back pages, manchester united, Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
