Manchester United are amping up plans to replace Paul Pogba and look to have identified a wonderful option.
Manchester United fancy Ilaix Moriba as Paul Pogba’s long-term replacement and have already held talks with the Barcelona man, according to a report.
Pogba’s contract now has little more than 10 months to run and he’s widely expected to leave on a free. The likes of Real Madrid and PSG will both compete to land the World Cup winner next summer.
Although reports claims United will play an ace card to try convince Pogba to stay, it seems the club are resigned to his exit.
With that in mind, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning for a future without him and for potential replacements. And reports claim that the Barcelona youngster Moriba is the man they fancy.
The Guinea-born midfielder also has less than a year left to run on his contract, so would not cost much to sign him now.
Indeed, they are reported to have held talks with his representatives over a potential move to Old Trafford. And while a move looks more likely next summer, financial pressures could enforce his €25m (£21.2m) sale this summer.
Moriba stands at 6ft 1ins tall and has impressed during his limited time in Ronald Koeman’s side.
Just 18, he’s already drawn comparisons with Pogba for his style of play.
In total, Moriba has made 18 appearances for Barca, including one in the Champions League. He has one LaLiga goal to his name so far.