Transfer news: Manchester United admit defeat, ready to sell Paul Pogba – Paper Round

Manchester United have finally accepted that Paul Pogba will have to be sold. The 27-year-old French international has a contract that runs until 2022, which means that next summer will be the last chance to get a decent transfer fee for him. Juventus, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are interested, says the Mirror, which could trigger a bidding war for Pogba.

Paper Round’s opinion: Pogba’s recent appearances with United haven’t been absolutely gruesome, but for the past four years he has been one of the team’s most disappointing players. For all his talent, he doesn’t give enough, and in Donny van de Beek there is a more reliable and equally capable player ready to take over. The attention paid to Pogba is a waste of time and energy for United.

Liverpool are interested in signing two Brighton players, according to the Sun. The first player in line is Ben White, the 23-year-old English defender for the club, who could fill the gap left by Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. The other candidate is the club’s midfielder Yves Bissouma, 24, as Liverpool looks set to lose Georginio Wijnaldum in early January.

Paper Round’s opinion: White appears to be a confident defender who has a decent experience with Leeds and continues to improve now that he has reached the Premier League with Brighton. His teammate Bissouma also seems capable and is young enough to offer the potential to improve over the course of the next five years. Given the impact of the coronavirus, the pair may also be affordable.

Inter Milan have offered their playmaker Christian Eriksen to the two Madrid clubs, Real and Atlético. Spanish newspaper Marca reports that the 28-year-old Danish international has been excluded from first-team action by coach Antonio Conte, with little chance of returning. However, both Atlético and Real have been hit hard by the pandemic and probably cannot afford a transfer.

Paper Round’s opinion: A loan movement could be suitable for both Spanish clubs, given that they have relatively little financing power at the moment. It would give Eriksen a chance to get back on the pitch and offer only a small risk to Spanish clubs. It’s a huge waste of great talent, and regardless of where he ends up, he can’t be left out of the season without damaging his future.

Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury has been loaned to various Premier League clubs. The Mail claims the 23-year-old Choudhury is eager to land more consistent first-team football after getting most of his action in Leicester cup matches. Newcastle is a potential destination, as is West Bromwich Albion. The document also suggests Southampton as an alternative.

Paper Round’s opinion: Choudhury is talented enough to be part of the England Under-21 team, but given his age, the time has come to get started. Unfortunately for him, Brendan Rodgers has continued to develop an excellent Leicester team that is probably too good for him. Experience elsewhere could allow you to prove yourself to your current manager or find a club more at your level.