Real Madrid launch ‘Operation Pogba’

Real Madrid have stepped up their bid to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, Marca reports (via the Daily Mail). 

Real have launched ‘Operation Pogba’, and will look to apply pressure on the Frenchman’s agent, Mino Raiola, in their attempts to bring the World Cup winner to the Bernabeu this summer.

***: You know it’s serious when it gets a name, but that merely adds gloss to a story which is pure speculation. With two games against Barcelona coming up, Pogba will certainly be in the Spanish spotlight, but it is difficult to see him leaving Old Trafford anytime soon given Jose Mourinho has gone. But should United fail to qualify for the Champions League, then who knows...