adminLONDON — Manchester United are set to have to offload players in order to continue their superb summer with the English Premiership football club eyeing up a net spend of between £75million to £100m, according to reports.
Jadon Sancho’s £73m move from Borussia Dortmund was officially confirmed last week and United are imminently set to unveil Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane as their latest big-name arrival for £42m.
But once Varane joins the club, United may then have to focus on selling the likes of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard in order to pursue their other targets, as claimed by the Telegraph.
It is believed that centre back Varane will cost United around £42m in total, including £8m in add-ons, meaning they have splashed out around £115m already – and this will likely see them look to broker at least one ‘significant’ sale.
A new midfielder and Atletico Madrid right back Kieran Trippier are on the club’s wishlist over the next few weeks, but these chases appear to heavily rely on whether Pogba and Lingard are allowed to leave.
United are under pressure to sell Pogba with Paris Saint-Germain holding strong interest in their superstar midfielder. Sportsmail has recently reported that Mino Raiola is discussing personal terms with the club.
Although Pogba would still command a hefty price tag, it is understood that PSG believe they can sign the former Juventus man for around £43m, less than half the £89m figure United paid back in 2016.
Despite having just one year left on his £290 000-a-week contract, Pogba has given United no indications that he is interested in committing his future at Old Trafford. This could see the club cut their losses. — Mailonline
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