da apostebet： “Ligue 1 and PSG are not too small for Paul.
da bet vitoria： “All the big clubs are interesting to us, regardless of the league. We respect the leagues in France, Germany, England, Spain and Italy.”
The words of Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, have somewhat dented Manchester United’s hopes of landing the Juventus midfielder. A summer move to lure their former youth star back had been mooted, but now any desire to get the Frenchman back in the red shirt, which he wore fleetingly before leaving in 2012, are in doubt due to the financial muscle of PSG.
However, there’s no need to worry, with plenty of other options out there for the Premier League giants to consider. From foreign imports to Premier League stars and physical enforcers, to classy ball-players, Louis van Gaal has the cash to chase almost any type of first-teamer to boost his chances of getting the Red Devils to the top of English football once again, and here are FIVE Pogba alternatives he could consider…
Kevin Strootman
The elephant in the room with this transfer remains Strootman’s troublesome knee, but he could be worth a go. The Dutchman missed most of last season with an injury to the joint, and he’s once again out for the remainder of the campaign with a fresh problem. There are some fears that he may never truly recover, but if he can be managed well and looked after, Strootman is certainly a top quality enforcer, and his working relationship with Louis van Gaal – who coached him at international level ahead of the World Cup – could be of benefit.
Morgan Schneiderlin
One of the few Southampton stars to avoid the ‘exodus’ last summer, Schneiderlin has benefitted from another season on the South Coast. The Frenchman is already a senior Les Bleus international, and his performances for the Saints this term have, if anything, improved. Arsenal also want the classy midfielder, so a sizable fee may be needed, but his Premier League experience and know-how could guarantee results.
Arturo Vidal
Last summer’s romance, Vidal was very much the one that got away for United. The Chile international was the subject of rumours right up to the deadline, but eventually opted to stay with Juventus. However, his form has been below the expected standard, which has led to suggestions that the Old Lady are ready to sell for as little as £14.4m, which is a far cry from the figures mooted in 2014.
Ilkay Gundogan
Not quite the physical presence in the middle that United currently lack, Gundogan is more of an alternative option. The Germany international is known for his range of passing and creativity from a deeper role, while his eye for goal is a trait that could be of benefit. The Dortmund ace has endured an injury-ravaged few years, but now he’s returning to his best he could be worth a move, especially with reports suggesting that a summer transfer is a possibility.
William Carvalho
Not dissimilar to Pogba in terms of style, Carvalho has also been tagged with the ‘new Patrick Vieira’ moniker in the past. Powerful, combative and mobile, the Sporting Lisbon ace has been a United target since the days of David Moyes, and could be worth a go this summer with a £37m release clause lingering. In truth such a sum is a little high, but Sporting’s financial woes could open the door for a cheaper move.