Real Madrid set to launch new Paul Pogba transfer approach with Zidane ‘annoyed’ at failure to land Man Utd star
REAL MADRID are plotting to launch a new approach to land Paul Pogba, according to reports.
Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane was "greatly annoyed" by his side's failure to sign the Manchester United star last year.
And now according to , the Bernabeu club want to go back in for him when the transfer window reopens.
Lille youngster Eduardo Camavinga is on also the LaLiga giants' radar but the opportunity to bring Pogba to the club would take priority.
Real Madrid have been keen on landing Pogba for the last few years, with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus also interested.
Zidane is confident he can get the best out of his French compatriot, who has struggled to perform at a consistent level since returning to Old Trafford from Juventus for £89million in 2016.
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Pogba even admitted he was ready for a new challenge but, with United demanding £150m for their star midfielder, a move failed to materialise.
Since then, Pogba has endured a difficult season.
He missed large chunks of the campaign with a series of ankle injuries, eventually undergoing surgery.
That limited him to just eight first-team appearances before the season was suspended and his future remained unclear.
But since the lockdown, he has featured in every match, winning a crucial penalty in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham and then setting up another in the 3-0 win at Brighton.
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His relationship with January signing Bruno Fernandes already appears to be blossoming and the World Cup winner looks as though he is enjoying himself once again under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
And the Norwegian insists the plan is to keep the Frenchman in Manchester while a new deal for the midfielder reportedly a No1 priority.
Pogba currently has just one year remaining on his current deal so could arrange a move away next summer.
But Solskjaer said: “I don’t think you can ever question Paul’s professionalism. He is a very, very professional boy and he lives his life the right way.
“He wants to be the best he can be. He knows he’s a special talent and he doesn’t want to, in five or ten years’ time, look back and think ‘I didn’t make the most of it.’
“He is already a World Cup winner, he has won things with Juventus and us so I’m not surprised by his enthusiasm and dedication to us.
"We are looking to keep Paul here.”
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And Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel reckons Pogba wants to stay put, too.
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The ex-goalkeeper said: "I’m absolutely convinced he wants to stay. I think we’ll see somebody, more of the player we saw a year ago.
“I don’t think he wants to leave. I don’t think so.”
