PAUL THE OTHER ONE

Pogba’s agent names no names but says he wants to take a ’big player’ to Real this summer.. (WOULDN’T BE THIS BLOKE WOULD IT, RAIOLA?)

PAUL POGBA’S agent Mino Raiola has revealed he wants to take ‘a big player’ to Real Madrid.

The Italian super-agent, 52, intensified the widely held belief that the France World Cup winner will move to the Spanish giants in yet another interview to cast doubt over Pogba’s future at Manchester United.

Raiola said: “My relationship with Real Madrid is very good. I often speak to Jose Angel Sanchez (Real general director), it’s interesting, as well as a pleasure, to talk to him about football and events related to FIFA.

“One day I hope to bring a great champion to Real.

“At the moment, I have [PSG keeper Alphonse] Areola, but it’s on loan. This summer I would like to bring a big player to Madrid on a permanent deal. It would be a pride for me – and for all my players – because

Real are a great side.” Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane remains a huge admirer of his fellow Frenchman.

And, while there have been some suggestions that Pogba could remain at United, following the impressive arrival of Bruno Fernandes, Raiola once again plunged his client’s situation into uncertainty. Speaking to Spanish daily Marca, he did not name names, but added: “I am in contact with [Real general director] Jose Angel Sanchez (left) and I love discussing football and FIFA issues with him because his opinion interests me.

“I have great hope that one day he will be able to lead a great footballer to Real Madrid.”

Also Raiola’s impressive roster are Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic (left) and Borussia Dortmund scoring sensation, teenager Erling Haaland (right).

But Pogba is the Raiola client believed most likely to on switch clubs this summer. The midfielder has suffered an injury-ravaged season and has made just two appearances since the end of September. Although he had been slated to return from ankle surgery this month, his reappearance has been delayed, with all football suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic. Asked about Pogba’s situation, Raiola (above) said: “Paul is going through a difficult time, but let it be clear because in England they are very sensitive. “Pogba is focused on making a great end to the season with Manchester United.

“He wants to get back into the team and make a great end to the season so that United can reach the Champions League.”