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Paul Pogba transfer to Barcelona from Manchester United unlikely for three crucial reasons

Pogba is at logger heads with United boss Jose Mourinho and looks certain to leave Old Trafford sooner rather than later

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PAUL POGBA appears certain to leave Manchester United sooner rather than later after yet another bust-up with Jose Mourinho.

Pogba's relationship with Mourinho is at rock bottom after an amazing training ground bust-up on Wednesday. 

 Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho were involved in an astonishing bust-up at training on Wednesday
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Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho were involved in an astonishing bust-up at training on WednesdayCredit: Sky Sports
 Pogba and Mourinho's relationship at the club has hit rock bottom
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Pogba and Mourinho's relationship at the club has hit rock bottomCredit: PA:Press Association

That came after Mourinho had stripped Pogba of the vice-captaincy after he publicly criticised United's approach to the recent draw with Wolves.

And while it is now inevitable the midfielder will move on sooner rather than later, as things stands a move to Barcelona seems unlikely.

Juventus and PSG are also interested, but it is believed Pogba would prefer a move to the La Liga giants.

However, there are three sticking points to a potential Nou Camp move.

 Pogba and Mourinho had a strong relationship after winning the Europa League in 2017
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Pogba and Mourinho had a strong relationship after winning the Europa League in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association
 However, the midfielder is now seeking a way out of Old Trafford
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However, the midfielder is now seeking a way out of Old TraffordCredit: Getty - Contributor
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 that Barca are unlikely to go anywhere near United's price tag, which has been set at around £200m.

Secondly, it's also been quoted that the Spanish giants would not be willing to pay the huge commission to Pogba's agent Mino Raiola that would be required to smooth the deal.

Raiola received a staggering £24m for his role in Pogba's return to Old Trafford from Juventus back in 2016.

And thirdly, the La Liga giants are also unlikely to match the 25-year-old's huge wage demands which are believed to be in the region of a whopping £350,000-a-week.

PSG, meanwhile, would likely have to cash in on one of their prized assets to sign Pogba, owing to FFP guidelines.

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