The France international’s agent believes any move away from Juventus would likely command a fee never before seen in the game.Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has the potential to become the world’s most expensive footballer, according to agent Mino Raiola, who has suggested the France international could move in the summer.
The 21-year-old, who is one of the highest-rated youngsters in world football, has been linked with a number of clubs since his move to Turin two and a half years ago and most recently there has been strong reported interest from Chelsea, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and former club Manchester United.
If any of these clubs were to move for him, though, they may find themselves needing to pay a record fee.
“I have been in football long enough to say that I cannot foresee the future,” Raiola told Sky Sports. “Today Paul Pogba is the most expensive player if he were on the market – that’s the risk, that’s normal; there are only a few clubs that can afford him.
“Let’s say that I am aware of the interest that there is around Paul, obviously, and without naming them, everybody that knows a little bit about football knows that there are only eight clubs that can afford him. That’s the eight clubs that will get into the scramble or the battle to have him.”
However, his agent has insisted that Pogba will not be departing the Scudetto holders this month, though the France international’s future beyond that seems much more up in the air.
“Paul renewed his contract in Italy. There is a five-year deal with Juventus and what June and July brings, we will see in June and July.
“He will stay here this window in Italy and after that it’s also up to Juventus and up to himself to see what are the possibilities and what are the things to do.”
Pogba’s departure from Old Trafford in 2012 was acrimonious, leaving on a Bosman free transfer after becoming frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities Sir Alex Ferguson was giving him, but Raiola insists the bridges with Manchester United are not at all burnt.
“Paul has always said he is not angry with Manchester United – you need to move on,” the Frenchman’s representative added. “So there is no personal grudge against Manchester United. On the contrary, he holds Manchester United very dear and has very nice memories.”
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