Manchester United plotting raid on Juventus’ £83m-rated midfield maestro

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a mega money move for France international Paul Pogba this summer, according to L’Equipe (via FootballFanCast).

The 13-time Premier League champions; who won the 2016 FA Cup under former boss Louis van Gaal, although they could only finish fifth in the English top-flight standings last term, are determined to re-sign the midfielder from Juventus ahead of the forthcoming 2016/17 season.

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The 23-year-old, who has 30 international caps for his country and is currently with the France national squad at EURO 2016 in his homeland, scored 10 goals and provided a further 16 assists in 49 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A champions last season.

Pogba, who left Old Trafford back in the summer of 2012 after rejecting a new deal, is wanted by new Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho ahead of his first campaign in charge of United.

The report suggests that the Frenchman is keen on working with the ‘Special One’, despite the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.

It also suggests that Italian giants Juventus value their prized asset at around £83m.