Manchester United are weighing up their options for a summer overhaul of their squad and may opt to secure the services of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti in exchange for Paul Pogba. According to recent reports, the Red Devils already have a plan in place for an overhaul of their current squad when the summer transfer window opens at the end of the season.
United boss Jose Mourinho has had his fair share of differences with French midfielder Paul Pogba and now, the club’s fans are hoping that any animosity between their manager and the player will be resolved soon. However, the 25-year-old has struggled to perform consistently on the pitch, which has led to rumours linking him with a move abroad.
Some sources have recently revealed that there were plans in place to swap him out for PSG midfielder Marco Verratti as both Pogba and Verratti share the same agent in the form of Mino Raiola. However, that possibility still seems some way off as the Red Devils see Pogba as a player for their future and everyone involved at the club are determined to make it work with the French ace.
The Reds of Manchester are currently sitting in the second place in the Premier League standings with a tally of 65 points in 30 league encounters. In any other season, Jose Mourinho’s side could be in with an opportunity of winning the league but the record-breaking form of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has seen them fall behind in the hunt for the league title. The Citizens of Manchester are topping the Premier League by a significant 16 points with the Red Devils desperately trying to play catch up with their nearest rivals.
The potential departure of Pogba could leave their squad significantly depleted but the arrival of Verratti will definitely soften the blow if any such swap deal takes place in the near future. Pogba has scored 3 goals and provided 10 assists in 27 matches for the Red Devils in all competitions. However, his form has dipped recently which has seen the likes of Scott McTominay, Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera replace him in the United first-team.
Meanwhile, Verratti also has a similar record in France, scoring twice while creating 7 assists in 35 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain this season across all competitions. His stats prove that he is more than capable of filling Pogba’s shoes at Old Trafford while also providing adequate cover for the backline. Only time will tell what lies ahead in the future of the two French talents and whether they end up swapping clubs in the summer.
