Man Utd transfer round-up: Pogba future decided as Rangnick set to move for Serie A star
With Ralf Rangnick determined to trim and refresh his Manchester United side, the Red will likely be one of the busiest Premier League sides in the transfer window
Various reports have claimed interim manager Ralf Rangnick is set to be handed a £100m transfer war chest in the New Year.
The former RB Leipzig manager is only set to be in the Old Trafford dug-out until next summer, yet he could be set to have a huge say in the incomings and outgoings next month.
His United reign has began in steady fashion, with two 1-0 victories against Crystal Palace and Norwich City in his first two Premier League matches.
And with a huge squad shakeup appearing to be on the cards, Mirror Football considers three of the latest transfer rumours to emanate from the red half of Manchester.
Pogba “not warranted” new deal
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Paul Pogba’s contract expires in June 2022
Paul Pogba’s contract expires in June 2022
Significant reports from Italy are claiming Rangnick is set to let Paul Pogba leave Old Trafford
The Frenchman appears to be on course to depart United on a free transfer, when his current deal expires at the end of the summer.
Uncertainty regarding his future has repeatedly fed disruptive media speculation over the last few seasons, but it appears his chapter at the club is coming to an end.
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Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claims Rangnick does not believe the World Cup winner has done enough to warrant a new contract with improved terms.
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Pogba is yet to have played under Rangnick, as a result of an injury, suffered while on international duty with France.
United reportedly offered Pogba a new contract earlier in the season, but the midfielder rejected their advance.
Anthony Martial to be allowed to leave
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The former Monaco forward has been pushed down the pecking order since Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo both arrived in the summer.
Martial’s agent Phillippe Lamboley has also conveyed the striker’s desire to leave the club in the upcoming window.
“Anthony wishes to leave the club in January,” Lamboley said to Sky Sports News. “He just needs to play. He doesn’t want to stay in January and I will speak to the club soon.”
Further reports from Calciomercato have also claimed Italian giants Juventus may be interested in loaning the Frenchman, if they are unable to sign Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic