PSG chief Leonardo is making a new move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

Off contract in June, Pogba was in contact with Leonardo and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi last summer.

The France midfielder is now set to leave United and Foot Mercato says PSG have tabled a first contract offer to the player and his agent, Mino Raiola.

The driving force behind the deal is Leonardo. During a visit to Qatar’s capital Doha, he vigorously campaigned for PSG bosses to sign Pogba.

Leonardo’s future has been in jeopardy since the Parisians lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League. However, an early blockbuster transfer would strengthen the Brazilian’s position.

Pogba, 28, looks destined to be leaving Manchester United for the second time this summer. Pogba’s return to Old Trafford in 2016 was greeted with great optimism – not least because he cost a club-record £89.3m.

However, despite showing flashes of his mercurial best, no Man Utd manager has been able to prise the best out of him on a consistent basis.

Pogba’s explosive comments in March indicated he will not look back fondly on his second stint in Manchester.

As such, it became increasingly apparent he would not remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer – if indeed United wanted him to.

And according to the Manchester Evening News, PSG have now tabled an offer to the player.

But strangely enough, the report claims PSG’s offer is worth less than United’s own last-ditch offer to retain Pogba.

Nevertheless, Pogba is deemed ‘open’ to returning to his homeland with PSG, though his preference remains Juventus.

It would appear unlikely the Serie A side would be able to match PSG financially. As such, Pogba may have to accept reduced terms wherever he goes next compared to his current deal at Manchester United.

Real Madrid are deemed no longer a serious contender to land the midfielder. Their interest was mainly driven by Pogba’s fellow Frenchman Zinedine Zidane. However, he was replaced as Real Madrid manager by Carlo Ancelotti in the summer.