"?Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he would love to see Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba turn out in Real Madrid colours, speaking just days after club president Florentino Perez had expressed an interest in the France international.
The 23-year-old is one of Europe's hottest properties this summer, with fees upwards of £70m being talked about for clubs interested in his service, but Zidane pointed out that there wasn't much that even Champions League winners Real could do if Juventus refused to sell up.
'Pogba would be good for any team, but he is at Juventus now and that must be respected' https://t.co/OlYVn6M7AL
Pogba has three years remaining on his current deal with the Italian champions. Speaking on Wednesday, former Juventus star "?Zidane told the press: "He is a great player, every team would want to have him. But he is a Juventus player and we have to respect that."
Perez told "?Marca in recent days: "[Pogba] is a great player, but in midfield we have six great players, so I would not want to discuss speculation. While he excites me, it is difficult to reach agreements if there are no termination clauses. If a player such as him is available, we may go for him, but would have to reach an agreement."
He added that it was hard for the club to find players to bring in, but admitted that the team had to improve every year, saying: "It's very difficult to bring someone. It's the truth. I'll talk to Zidane. Our obligation is to be much better every year. He will decide if we can get someone better than we have."
Thought that Pogba pass looked familiar...? pic.twitter.com/iIrmK9kle3
Real midfielder Isco has been linked with a move in the opposite direction to Pogba, but "?Zidane insisted: "Isco is a Real Madrid player and he is not leaving. We have just finished the season and haven't had time to talk about the market or any players who may be of interest to Juventus."
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