Real Madrid chase Moussa Sissoko leaving clear path for Manchester United to sign Pogba

REAL MADRID are preparing to launch an offer in a bid to sign European Championship star Moussa Sissoko after missing out on Andre Gomes.

The Portuguese midfielder opted to join Barcelona over the Bernabeu and now club president Florentino Perez has turned his attentions elsewhere.

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Sissoko, who has been linked with Arsenal, has announced his intentions to leave Newcastle following last season's relegation to the Championship.

The 26-year-old impressed during the Euros for France and the Toon have set a whopping asking price of £35million in order to capture his signature.

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, Madrid are bulking at the price-tag but are willing to offer a player on loan for the season in exchange.

Sissoko joined Newcastle from Toulouse in January 2013 for a fee believed to be in the region of £1.5m and impressed on Tyneside with surging runs from midfield.

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If Madrid pull off a deal to land Sissoko, it could spell the end in their quest for Paul Pogba, handing Manchester United a major transfer boost.

The Juventus midfielder could become the most expensive player in the world in a deal worth over £100m if Jose Mourinho can finally get his man.