What the papers say
World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba wants to remain at Old Trafford, backtracking on a decision he made earlier in the season to stay with the Red Devils according to the Sun. The paper says the 25-year-old has held talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer which have convinced him to stay.
As a result of Pogba’s U-turn, United have quelled their interest in signing Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona, according to the Evening Standard. The Croatia international was tipped as a possible replacement until Pogba began to feature heavily under Solskjaer’s reign.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have warned United to back away from England youngster Jadon Sancho, the Mirror says, with the German club hoping to keep hold of the 18-year-old for one more season. United were said to be ready to swoop in with a big offer this summer.
Social media round-up
#Kucka: ‘#ACMilan contacted me last summer’ https://t.co/MmbXtkChBX pic.twitter.com/FbG6GaT7gi
— CalcioMercato (En) (@CmdotCom_En) March 13, 2019
Philippe Coutinho puts Man Utd on red alert with latest comments over his futurehttps://t.co/759ikpqeYC pic.twitter.com/CGLCchjj4r
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) March 13, 2019
Ones to watch
Juan Sebastian Sforza: AC Milan are leading the pack to sign the Argentine midfielder, but Manchester City, Paris St Germain, West Ham, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all interested, reports Calciomercato.
Mauro Icardi: The 26-year-old looks set to leave Inter Milan having not featured in a match since he was dropped as captain last month. Juventus and Real Madrid are interested in the striker, says TyC Sports.
