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Paul Pogba agent Mino Raiola in England for Man United talks amid Barcelona interest

PAUL POGBA'S agent Mino Raiola has travelled to Manchester United for talks over his unhappy client's future, according to reports.

The 25-year-old World Cup winner has been linked with a move to Barcelona or former club Juventus this summer, with his relationship with Jose Mourinho causing the Frenchman to consider leaving.

Pogba has been enjoying his post-World Cup holiday while Man United were preparing for the new season
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Pogba has been enjoying his post-World Cup holiday while Man United were preparing for the new seasonCredit: Instagram @paulpogba
Mourinho and Pogba clashed several times last season, leading to a potential exit for the latter
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Mourinho and Pogba clashed several times last season, leading to a potential exit for the latterCredit: REUTERS
Pogba's agent Raiola is in Manchester to discuss the Frenchman's future at the club
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Pogba's agent Raiola is in Manchester to discuss the Frenchman's future at the clubCredit: AFP or licensors

And, fresh from visiting his other client Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Raiola is now in England to discuss Pogba's future, report .

Barcelona are the favourites to land Pogba should the France international decide to leave United once again, with a view to seeing the midfielder link up with Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho in attack.

Pogba was praised for his attacking displays for France at the World Cup, playing further forward than his normal role at Old Trafford.

There is also a possibility of a return to the Old Lady, but Juventus' recent £99million outlay for Cristiano Ronaldo has put the move in doubt.

Pogba was instrumental in France's World Cup success
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Pogba was instrumental in France's World Cup successCredit: PA:Press Association
Pogba scored in the World Cup final and was one of France's best players, leading to questions as to why he did not play as well for Man United
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Pogba scored in the World Cup final and was one of France's best players, leading to questions as to why he did not play as well for Man UnitedCredit: Getty Images - Getty

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The French midfielder only rejoined United two years ago for a then-world record fee, after leaving for Juve in 2012.

But Pogba clashed with Mourinho over his performances last season, and the Portuguese coach has already criticised him for throwing a party, instead of returning to training early.

Following his World Cup success, the midfielder has been enjoying his holiday and is set to return to training this week.

Yet, he will unlikely feature in United's Premier League opener against Leicester City on Friday.

Should Pogba leave, United will want a deal thrashed out quickly to give themselves time to find a replacement before Thursday's transfer deadline.

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Pogba was criticised for not returning to United early, instead throwing a party in Los AngelesCredit: Instagram @rakeem_madeit
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