The future of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba looks set to become the transfer saga of the summer, with rumours in the Tavern rife over where he might end up

In recent days, Real Madrid have emerged as front runners for the midfielder, with reports suggesting that the La Liga club are willing to break the bank for the French star.

Remember of course that Pogba started his career at United before he was released on a free after not getting much of a chance at the club.

Fast forward a few years and he has become a world-beater; the most sought after player in world football.

Pogba is a player that would walk into any side in the world; and for that reason it is essential that United re-sign the midfielder in order to re-cement themselves as the biggest side in Europe.

Here are THREE reasons why Man United MUST beat Real Madrid to the signing of Paul Pogba….
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New Era

With Jose Mourinho now in charge following the sacking of Louis Van Gaal earlier this summer, a new dawn is arriving at Manchester United.

After several years of mediocrity under Van Gaal, the club are seeking to remerge as the best side in England.

In order to do that, United are in desperate need of star power and to get people talking about the club again.

In Paul Pogba you undeniable have that; a world class superstar that is known the world over.

He is the sort of player that United could build the side around, framing him as the centre piece of a new era at United.

From a marketing standpoint it makes sense, but on the field he would offer tremendous quality and leadership that would be undeniably important for Mourinho and United

United midfield problems

Last year, Manchester United’s squad problems were clear for all to see.

Defensively they of course had issues, but a lot of the punters here in the Tavern blame their misfortunes on issues in the middle of the park.

Injuries and inconsistency plagued the midfield, whilst signings like Morgan Schneiderlin failed to realise the quality that they were expected to produce.

In Pogba you simply have the best player in the world in his position. As a ball winning transitional central midfielder there is nobody better in the world.

Forget the off the field advantages and what he brings to the side superficially; the fact of the matter is that he is undeniably a world class midfielder, and Manchester United should only be going after the world’s best.

The future

Whilst he is a global super star and possesses all the talent in the world; you still have to remember that he is just 23 years old.

Whilst he would provide for the club immiediately, the club can also look to the future.

He could lead that United midfield for the best part of a decade with very little competition.

If United are looking to build long term over United, they should be looking at players who can provide now and in the future.

Paul Pogba is perfectly in that mould.