Juventus in talks with Raiola about Pogba return, claim reports in Italy

REAL MADRID target Paul Pogba is being linked with a return to Juventus as Manchester United prepare for a summer revamp.

Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has held talks with Serie A champs Juve, according to reports in Italy.

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It comes just a day after Real were said to be ready to offer Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Keylor Navas in exchange for World Cup winner Pogba, 26.

Bernabeu boss Zinedine Zidane has remained a big admirer of Pogba, despite his fellow Frenchman's erratic season at Old Trafford.

But now Sky Sport's Italy reporter has suggested Raiola is in discussions with Juve and that United have been made aware of it.

Di Marzio believes Pogba is keen on the possible move after he produced his best club football when he was at the Old Lady, from 2012-2016.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has yet to make it clear if Pogba is in his plans as the Norwegian plots his first pre-season of transfer dealing since becoming United boss.

But should Solskjaer or United give the green light for Pogba to go, then Real hold one ace, if not two aces, in their negotiating pack.

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Former Spurs frontman Bale, 29, has long been tracked at Old Trafford.

And Costa Rica keeper Navas, 32, would be an experienced replacement if speculation mounts again over the future of United No 1 David de Gea.

Meanwhile, Real's Colombian playmaker Rodriguez, 27, must be looking for a stable base after struggling in Spain and being loaned to Bayern Munich.