Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba could be sold to Manchester City 'in a heartbeat'

But it's '99 per cent' certain he's stay at Juve next season

James Orr
Sunday 08 March 2015 15:28 GMT
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Paul Pogba in action for Juventus
Paul Pogba in action for Juventus (Getty Images)

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Paul Pogba's agent has claimed he could sell Juventus's much-coveted midfielder to Manchester City "in a heartbeat".

Mino Raiola has said that a bid of £72m would be needed to secure the transfer of the 21-year-old Frenchman, who had previously played for City's rivals Manchester United.

"We made a pact with Juve: Paul doesn't have to leave," representative Mino Raiola told Tuttosport.

"I spoke to president Andrea Agnelli, directors Pavel Nedved, Beppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici, so they all agree. The club doesn't need the money.

"He is wanted by seven clubs and that is certain, because they all told me so. The ones that can afford him are Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

"If I just whistled, I'd sell Pogba tomorrow to PSG or City in a heartbeat. But Paul did not tell me to find him another club. As of today, it's 99 per cent [Pogba will stay at Juventus].

"Juve agree with our approach, which is that they will only sell if Paul asks to leave and there's a suitable offer. Of course, it could become one per cent, it depends on the market."

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