Manchester United fuming with Barcelona lodging interest in Paul Pogba just TWO days before window slams shut
The Red Devils had received no interest from any club for the Frenchman this summer and expected him to stay
MANCHESTER UNITED are furious with Barcelona after they lodged a late bid for Paul Pogba with just TWO days left of the transfer window.
The Red Devils had received no interest from any club for the Frenchman this summer and expected him to stay.
Jose Mourinho had planned to make him their star man and give him more of a leading role at the club.
But the Spanish giants launched a £44m plus Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes bid on Monday afternoon.
United instantly rejected the proposal and insisted the World Cup winner is NOT for sale at any price.
The 25-year-old’s agent Mino Raiola is keen on the deal, and is thought to want to move his client on.
And Old Trafford chiefs, including Mourinho, are understood to be angry with Barcelona’s approach.
There are fears the attempted move could unsettle Pogba further following a turbulent last campaign.
He had a number of bust-ups with the United manager, which the club had hoped had been sorted out in the summer.
The La Liga transfer window closes three weeks after the Premier League, which slams shut at 5pm tomorrow.
And the Red Devils are worried the Catalans interest could drag on throughout the whole of August.
An Old Trafford source said: “The club are bricking it that this could last the whole month. It’s not ideal preparation.
“Pogba certainly knows about the interest in him and Jose definitely does not want a demotivated player on his hands.
“Barca would have to offer a small fortune to get him. The club will have to stand firm at this late stage.
“He hasn’t spoken to any of the others about his possible future but nobody is totally convinced.
“Barcelona could come again in January, that’s for sure. Jose is absolutely seething about the whole situation.”