In an extraordinary development, super agent Raiola has tried to get his man out of Old Trafford and across to United’s north-west rivals.
The source of the story is French outlet Le10 Sport, who report that Raiola let Liverpool know about “a transfer possibility this summer”.
Raiola and United are not on the best of terms. And it can’t be ruled out that the Italian has pushed his man towards Anfield to simply infuriate the hierarchy at United.
Pogba’s contract expires next summer and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed contract talks are being held. That has not stopped Raiola hawking his man around though.
Liverpool’s response was to imply that next January they would be open to a deal, but not this summer.
Of course January would see Pogba able to speak to foreign clubs with the France international free to move on next July.
The report claims “next January, six months from the end of Paul Pogba’s contract the opportunity could perhaps interest them”.