Thursday's Man Utd transfer rumours: Paul Pogba, Mateo Kovacic
Thursday 2 August 2018 12:32, UK
With reports of Paul Pogba moving away and Mateo Kovacic rejecting one, we round up Thursday's Man Utd transfer rumours.
Paul Pogba is reportedly a big summer target for Barcelona, and a number of British newspapers ran stories suggesting sporting director Eric Abidal had met with the France international during United's tour of the USA about a possible move to the Nou Camp.
But the Daily Express reports Abidal has moved to deny those rumours - which would be against transfer regulations had United not allowed the meeting to take place.
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic has reportedly turned down a move to Old Trafford because he does not like Jose Mourinho's tactics.
The Daily Mail says Kovacic does not want to play under the Portuguese manager - and would rather stay in Spain than move to United.
Sky sources have also revealed Yerry Mina is now United's first-choice target to bolster their defensive ranks, after appearing to be priced out of a move for Harry Maguire.
The Colombia centre-back could be available for a fee of around £30m, it is understood.
