Paul Pogba latest: Man United ready to spend £80m, but player prefers Barca or Real

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New Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is looking to make further improvements to his squad after making his second transfer of the season.

The Red Devils have now signed star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free and defender Eric Bailly from Villarreal.

The Mirror newspaper states that Mourinho is still hoping to sign French superstar Paul Pogba who is valued – by United, at least – at £80 million by the end of the window

Juventus signed Pogba from United for nothing back in 2012 after the 23-year-old failed to break into the first team.

However, the France international in understood to be keen on a move to Spain. According to The Sun, Pogba has suggested that he would prefer to move to either Barcelona or Real Madrid over United.

Any new suitor will likely have to wait until July 11 before doing any business or even holding talks, as Pogba is currently focused on helping France to Euro 2016 glory.

France take on world champions Germany in the semis on Thursday, before the final takes place in Paris on Sunday July 10.

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