Man Utd transfer roundup: Paul Pogba backs agent Mino Raiola for ‘fake news’ claim



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Paul Pogba continues to dominate the headlines after Mino Raiola claimed that his client would like to leave Manchester United at the first available opportunity.

The latest twist in the story comes from super agent Raiola himself, who responded to a report from Germany and has since been endorsed by his star client.

Juventus continue to lead the race for Pogba as they attempt to bring the World Cup winner back to Turin in the January transfer window.

Elsewhere, United have been urged to sign two of Europe’s most coveted forwards after they drew 0-0 with Manchester City on Saturday.

Here’s Monday’s Manchester United transfer news roundup.

Pogba backs Raiola



Raiola accused Bild of “fake news”

Paul Pogba has endorsed Mino Raiola after the superagent attacked an alleged case of “fake news” in the German press.

image Soccer boss Christian Falk claimed that Raiola was under pressure to find Pogba a new club and could even lose the Frenchman’s business if he doesn’t.

In response, Raiola criticized the German newspaper on social media, writing: “Congratulations image – fake news champions. As always, the image does not disappoint! Unbelievable how the fake news spread ”

And Pogba backed up his rep in the comments on the Instagram post, saying, “When you don’t know, you don’t speak, image . ”

Juventus looks on loan to Pogba



Pogba is wanted by his former club

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Sport mirror understands that Juventus is considering a loan agreement for Paul Pogba in light of Mino Raiola’s statement that the Frenchman would like to leave the Red Devils as soon as possible.

The Serie A champions hope to bring Pogba back to Turin on a six-month loan in the January transfer window with a purchase obligation that takes effect next summer.

Pogba enjoyed a fruitful four-season stint with Juventus between 2012 and 2016, earning six major honors with the club.

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United said to buy a “first-rate” forward



Shearer named two forwards United should go after

Alan Shearer urged Manchester United to buy a “first-class” forward like Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappé after the Red Devils drew 0-0 at Manchester City.

The goalless result means United have scored just once in four games against ‘Big Six’ rivals this season.

Shearer said Match of the day : “[Edinson] Cavani, they have it. He is 34 years old in February. [Mason] Greenwood may be that man in two or three years because he has fantastic potential.

“But I think they need a first-class center forward on this team.” Greenwood and [Marcus] Rashford should be in and around that six-yard box, no one there, no one at all, nothing for Bruno.

“He needs more options, he needs a forward to put the ball in the back of the net.

When asked who would be the signing of his dreams if it were from United, Shearer replied: “Haaland or Mbappé.”

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