Real boss Zidane hints at Pogba interest

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane refused to rule out the possibility of signing Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba, claiming ‘anything can happen’ until the end of August when the transfer window closes.

Speculation regarding Pogba’s future has been intense since the end of the Euro 2016, with Premier League side Manchester United rumoured to be in pole position for the 23-year-old’s signature.

Zidane hailed his compatriot as a ‘great player’ and also confirmed that current squad member James Rodriguez is set to stay in the Spanish capital despite being linked with a move away.

“I don’t know, I have been over here working. As I’m told until the 31st August anything can happen. Right now Paul Pogba is not a Real Madrid player. I can only talk about what has been going on here. Sergio Ramos, James Rodriguez and Luka Modric have just got here. That’s what I can talk about.

“I always say things the way things are but I can tell you right now is the time to speak about this. All the clubs are interested in Paul Pogba, he is a great player and Real Madrid is the type of club that wants the best players. I can’t tell you anymore than that.”

He also ruled out the exit of Colombian star James Rodriguez, who like Pogba has been linked with Manchester United from the Bernabeu.

“James Rodriguez is a Real Madrid player and I am not going to get in the idea of a player having to leave for a player to arrive. This is the team we have. James is a Real Madrid player and he’s going to remain one.”

The 44-year-old was speaking ahead of his side’s International Champions Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

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